Have you heard the song by Alan Jackson? It’s called ‘The Older I Get‘. I love, love this song. It is both a reflection on past life and a look forward into the future. The older I get * The more I think * You only get a minute, better live while you’re in it […]
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Integrity Is Everything
I’ve heard it said that integrity shines brightest upon those acts that are not witnessed by others. In other words, it’s standing firm on honor, moral principles and honesty if there are a lot of people watching you or if there’s no one watching you. You do the right thing even if no one is […]
Don’t Quit, Don’t Give Up
I’ve received several emails today. Mostly, they concerned how hard it is to keep going sometimes, that the struggles seem to be overwhelming with very little happiness thrown in. Several people asked for prayers because they are dealing with depression, some asked for prayers to strengthen their relationships. And some just wanted to say hello […]
‘Queen Of Soul’, Aretha Franklin, Dead At 76
Aretha Franklin, the ‘Queen of Soul,’ has died after a long battle with advanced pancreatic cancer. She was 76. Aretha passed away in her Detroit home where she was under hospice care. Reports were that she had been in failing health for many months and she was down to 86 pounds. She was surrounded by […]
Life…They Just Promised It Would Be Worth It
Let’s make a promise to ourselves today…don’t live with regrets…let them go. Don’t regret what you didn’t get done yesterday…don’t regret mistakes from your past, don’t regret things you’ve said or things you’ve done. See all of these things as lessons…learn from these lessons and move on. Life is too short to wake up with regrets. […]
Some Have Entertained Angels Unawares
I believe. Do You? In angels? I believe that angels walk among us. And I believe we are able to see them sometimes and sometimes we are not. I want to tell you about the time that I know I was in the presence of an angel. There is no doubt in my mind. I […]
Always Mean What You Say
Have you ever known someone who is constantly “back and forth” on “life”? They may go back and forth into relationships, constantly keeping the other half of the relationship in turmoil. Or they may go back and forth on what they say. They may adhere closely to a value one day and then overnight, they […]
Never, Ever Lose Hope
The most important thing to remember when you are going through difficult times is to hold onto hope. Never, ever give up. As long as you have hope, you can make it. You’ve heard the quote, “Don’t give up. Your miracle will occur just around the corner.” This is so true. I’ve learned from life […]
Love Your Own Company
Are you comfortable with your own company? No one else…just you. You are? Me too. As a matter of fact, I love my own company. I probably love my own company a little too much. Sitting alone and enjoying your own company is better than being surrounded by fake people. ~Unknown Humans are wired to be […]
Always, Always Bless Others
It always makes my day when I am able to do something for someone. My heart feels good and I feel alive when I am able to bless someone. The kindness you give isn’t always the same thing you get in return. Sometimes, it’s more and sometimes, it’s less. Worse, sometimes you get none at all. But remember, […]