February 8, 2007 | 1 comment
What does God want me to do? Is this a question you ask frequently? How often do we ponder, “What do I want?” instead. It’s a common refrain. Public educators, motivational speakers, counselors often start with the question “What do
February 6, 2007 | 2 comments
At 10:35 this morning I felt hungry and ready for a little snack. I headed for the backroom where I had a jar of dry roasted peanuts stashed in the cupboard. But midway I stopped and asked myself, “Will those
February 6, 2007 | 4 comments
I don’t know who said this, but it carries a thought-provoking message: Worry doesn’t help tomorrow’s troubles, but it does ruin today’s happiness. The best way to conquer worry is to trust God. Worry often comes from trying to figure
December 28, 2006 | 3 comments
I’m not a poet, but occasionally, when praying for a patient and emailing thoughts the words and phrases that appear on my screen pleasantly surprise me. While praying for a patient who feared she didn’t have enough understanding to heal
December 19, 2006 | 1 comment
One of the most precious gifts we can give another is that of a listening ear. Not just a swift side-glance, a brief acknowledgment of their presence or a quick nod of approval. But a sincere concern and care for