All for the Love of a Little Confetti!

I’ve never been the athletic type. I don’t like to run. I stink at tennis and, well, most every other sport so when Fitbits came out I stayed far, far away from them. I didn’t need some piece of electronic equipment telling me what a slug I am. Around Christmastime,...

Life Beyond Your To-Do List

This morning I forgot what day of the week it was. If it weren’t for school and the few activities my kids are in each week, I may never remember the dates as the year rolls on with no clear differentiation between one 24-hour period and the next. At times, life can...

A Shelling Revelation

Recently I was on vacation in Sanibel Island in Florida. Sanibel and its neighbor Captiva are called the Shell Islands and are known for the best shelling in the world. After watching the sun rise over the Gulf of Mexico, I headed out to the beach to find those...

The Eye of the Storm

Something I’ve noticed lately is the overwhelming number of people who are seasonally depressed. Winter hits, Christmas draws near, and they are less motivated to do…well, anything. They withdraw into themselves. If I’m not careful, I fall into this category...

Healthy in Body, Strong in Spirit

“Dear friend, I hope all is well with you and that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit.” 3 John 2 (NLT). This time of year, we begin to think about our New Year resolutions. These resolutions are promises to change a habit, improve a character...