September 15, 2015 | 8 comments
A friend told me that she was scheduled to have a wisdom tooth removed. During the appointment, the dentist told her that the tooth was in a difficult position to get out and it was going to require extraordinary effort
September 1, 2015 | 9 comments
A woman was distressed about cold relations she had with certain family members because she tried so hard to say the right things, but they still would not warm up to her. I said to her, “It’s not your words
August 28, 2015 | 6 comments
“Sometimes the thoughts in my head get bored and go out for a stroll through my mouth. This is never a good thing.” ~ Attributed to Scott Westerfeld Watch those thoughts! Be sure they are worthy of words that uplift
August 17, 2015 | 6 comments
“Think clearly and exercise self-control.” ~ I Peter 1:13, NLT
June 22, 2015 | 20 comments
Over the years, I’ve worked hard at not being judgmental. I’m still working on it! The temptation to render judgment on a neighbor who acts contrary to one’s expectations can feel so compelling at times. But Jesus wisely taught, “Judge