Do you have a favorite time of day? It may be right when dawn breaks, when the sun is going down, or midnight for those of you who are night owls. Mine happens to be the early afternoon, right after lunch. That may seem strange, but there is something about the quiet and … [Read more...] about Seeking Peace
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The Temptation of Giving Up
Around this time last year, I was trying to think of goals for myself for 2018 and what I wanted to accomplish and strive for. The word that kept coming back up over and over was “discipline”. So, how was I going to strive on working on discipline in my life? How about run a … [Read more...] about The Temptation of Giving Up
Recurring Burnout: Reclaiming Hope
I walked out of the hospital tears stinging my eyes. I was exhausted mentally and emotionally and I had only visited for a little over an hour. After staying with my Mom in the hospital all weekend I felt 100% of all of the symptoms of burnout return. Tired when I … [Read more...] about Recurring Burnout: Reclaiming Hope
Five Ways to Turn Sorrow into Joy This Christmas Season
The Memories of December Recently my wife’s mother passed away. We had just celebrated her 100th birthday only three weeks earlier. It was a wonderful celebration of her life. She was content, alert, appreciative, and felt surrounded by the love of her family. All of her … [Read more...] about Five Ways to Turn Sorrow into Joy This Christmas Season
The Miracle Morning: An Aid To Anxiety and Overwhelm
We were sitting in a coffee shop during my visit to Birmingham when my daughter tentatively broached the subject. What would I think of a second engagement (her sister recently became engaged) and a wedding even sooner than her engaged sister. I know my first thoughts should … [Read more...] about The Miracle Morning: An Aid To Anxiety and Overwhelm
When Hoping Hurts
A few weeks ago, I had the idea of getting my kids a butterfly kit to experience the wonder of transformation. My little two-year-old is totally obsessed with insects right now so I knew it would light him up and I couldn’t wait to see his reaction. I went to Amazon and a few … [Read more...] about When Hoping Hurts
