This is a story I read and loved as a child. Since I don’t have the book, I’ve told the story as well as I could remember it, but with a few of my own embellishments. Once upon a time, a poor farmer, his wife and five children lived in an average sized but nice farmhouse. … More No Room For a Sneeze
I heard this story in one of my husband’s sermons years ago. I still remember it, but it is in my own words. Many years ago, there was a holy man who traveled through the country side. It was rumored that this wise man had a large precious jewel that was more costly and … More The Holy Man and The Precious Jewel
I have always loved this ancient Middle Eastern tale. This story is dear to me because it reminds me of my two sons. If you read the end of the post you will see why. The story may also be a reminder to us to help our brothers and sisters of the world who may … More This Is What Brothers Do
I enjoy sharing stories from ancient times that may help people laugh or gain wisdom. One such story that I heard in a sermon years ago is not found in the Bible but was likely passed down by oral tradition from one generation to the next. The story was eventually recorded in a book of … More The Road to Understanding
This is one of my favorite stories from my childhood. Since I no longer have the book, I’ve told the story as well as I could remember it, but with a few of my own embellishments. Once upon a time a poor farmer, his wife and five children lived in an average sized farmhouse. But … More No Room For a Sneeze
We need to remember that God, (Spirit, Creator or however you name him) made us all. Some were given certain talents, skills, wisdom, or physical or mental abilities. But those differences should not be used to divide us. We need to appreciate those differences and learn from those who are different from us. Everyone is … More The Love Chapter
My heart and mind have been full of sadness for my country as we are gong through a lot right now. Those who have been through these newest problems in our country and the world are under a lot of stress. How hard it is sometimes to find peace and wisdom when our government is … More There Is Little Love in Politics
For many of us middle aged women a lot of changes take place which require some adaptive strategies. Some of us have physical problems that limit our activities or productivity at our jobs. Some lose our spouses to divorce, menopause, or changes from illness or even death. We all deal with these experiences sooner or … More Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
During the present times there is so much anger, pain, frustration, uncertainty, violence, hate, rage, and suspicion of people from different cultures, political parties, and religions. It is difficult to be at peace, find peace, or even make peace. And there are so many more problems in our world, which may amplify all of those … More What Is a Peacemaker?
Not that there was ever any doubt! But it is easy to lose the connection between our bodies and our minds when we are on the run all day driving here and there, working, checking our cell phones, worrying about our children, where we have to go next, or what we have to do next. … More I Am Alive!!
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