Tag: quote

Daily maintenance of thought

October 20, 2009 | 1 comment

This morning I reviewed some odd jobs that needed to be done around the house. The pilot light in the fireplace won’t stay lit. There’s a growing crack in the tile of the dining room floor that needs to be

Don’t let guilt overwhelm you

October 16, 2009 | 1 comment

With growing unemployment and jobs hard to find for many, articles have appeared throughout the media reporting the economic hardships individuals and families are facing. Several stories report highly qualified individuals with a long list of credentials and experience to

Fitting in

October 14, 2009 | 6 comments

Some time ago, I was listening to the story of a woman who felt she didn’t fit in. She listed off all the reasons why she was different than everyone else, why nobody liked her, at least from her momentarily depressed

Civility

October 12, 2009 | 1 comment

I’ve read a number of editorials, opinion pieces and cartoons expressing disgust, dismay and anger over the recent public outbreaks of irresponsible behavior and attitude by Joe Wilson, Kanye West and Serena Williams. It’s disheartening to see role models for

Never tire of prayer

October 9, 2009 | 4 comments

When the latest round of natural disasters occurred in Indonesia, the Philippines and Samoa, a despairing voice sighed in the background of my thought, “Oh not again. These disasters happen year after year. They are never ending…” I caught the