February 16, 2024 | 36 comments
After graduating from college, my wife worked for the parks department of a city in Colorado. She was responsible for the care of lawns and irrigation in the city parks. Often over the years since, she has mentioned a wise
January 31, 2024 | 38 comments
I walked by a blaring television tuned to a program hosted by a speaker voicing criticism and harsh judgement toward other people in the world. I thought, “Just because I heard it, doesn’t mean I need to retain it.” I
January 15, 2024 | 33 comments
Sometimes people believe they are obligated to carry around negative emotions. Resentments, anger, frustration, disappointment, tension, anxiety, hatred, and their kin may well up from within and feel completely justified. Even required! Sometimes people indulge negative emotions for such a
January 9, 2024 | 33 comments
The world is filled with voices. Family members voice their opinions. Neighbors voice positions. Doctors voice medical observations. The media is filled with voices expositing political, social, and economic views. There are audible voices and inaudible voices. An angry co-worker
January 1, 2024 | 39 comments
The beginning of a New Year can signal many different feelings, one of which is the promise of new opportunity and possibility. May the days and weeks ahead of you be filled with God’s goodness! May every day be a