One of my favorite parts of the Olympics are the personal, inspirational stories of athletes who overcome obstacles to meet their dreams. The celebration of victory becomes much more relatable, even to non-athletic spectators, when the preceding defeats are revealed. We can all relate to disappointments and failures, as well …
Seeds have always fascinated me. An object which is so very tiny can not only produce something much larger in size, but in many cases, exponentially multiply itself. As a teenager, I was amazed the first time I saw a mustard seed. Having read about this very small seed in …
During the season of Easter, I love to focus on the life and resurrection of Jesus. It is THE reason I celebrate. It offers the hope that infuses every pore of who I am and what I do. It is why I can live the life that I live. It is …
Starting something new can be tough. Really tough. But I believe it may be even harder to re-start something or to start over again, especially if you stopped after suffering repeated setbacks. I’ve recently been thinking about getting moving, both figuratively and literally. Let me give a simple explanation of …
Take courage in the continual learning process of life.
Every year when January rolls around and I am left as the sole participant in the last of the Christmas undecorating, I find myself asking this question: “Is is worth it?” When the ornaments come off the tree and are sitting in rows on the couch, I try to decide …
During the Oscars in 2015, one of the movies that received multiple nominations was “American Sniper.” It’s a moving story of one man’s military service and his journey into the status of American hero. Despite its graphic violence, a fair amount of profanity, and a less than happy ending, it …
In two days, Americans will decide the outcome of one of the most controversial and divisive elections in our history. Many citizens of countries outside the United States are watching to see what fate may befall our nation, anticipating the impact that will be felt worldwide as we elect a …
I love the outdoors. As I admire the splendor of creation, my soul is realigned with what is right and good in the world. Recently, my youngest girls and I went hiking on a popular Colorado trail. We had a wonderful time on a rocky wooded trail that snaked along …
This week is National Nurses Week, a time when we take the opportunity to honor and express our gratitude for those in this noble profession. It takes a special kind of person to be a nurse. My mom is a nurse, and she retired last year after working more than …