Christians like to talk about ‘community’ and that is good if they understand what they are saying. Healthy people need to belong, to be ‘in community.’ Belonging is critical to human survival.  There is protection, support, safety, and stablity found… Continue reading

A couple of nights ago, I drove past a stone house in our area, the Shippen Manor, that dates to the era of the Revolutionary War, once owned by a wealthy family from Philadelphia.  It is now a museum, beautifully… Continue reading

Today you will say between 6,000 and 15,000 words! Words, on average, spill out of us at the rate of about 100 to 150 per minute. Much of what we say is of little consequence, just making the way through… Continue reading

My life is blessed with love and I am so grateful for that fact, much richer for it.  The home were I was raised, while not perfect, included real love. The church community of which I have been a part… Continue reading

Let me ask a tough question today –  Which attitude shapes your daily life more often – “You serve me” or “I serve you?” Think of your most basic interactions with others. Are you quick to look for ways to… Continue reading

For what do you hope?   Perhaps you hope for a better job, or improved health, or a sunny day.  Of this I am certain, hope is a critical part of a healthy life – spiritually, emotionally, and even physically!  When… Continue reading

Yes, it is a childish part of me but for some reason, I will choose to stand behind a corner and yell “Boo” at an approaching friend or come quietly behind a person and say “Hi” just a little too… Continue reading

I have a lot of fun with the filters that are part of the camera app in my smartphone. Don’t like that person in the background? Erase them.  Want the day to look brighter, instead of gloomy? Add some light… Continue reading

9/11 is a date indelibly written into the minds of Americans who were alive that awful day. The beautiful morning quickly turned into one of death, fear, sorrow, and destruction. The contrasts in our memory are stark. On one hand… Continue reading

How many times have you questioned your abilities, wondering if you were up to the task at hand? Have you told yourself “I know I would be able to accomplish that if only …”  and then filled in the rest… Continue reading