Tag: Jesus
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When The Gift Is Greater Than The Sale
Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Two terms that send chills through my being. The invitation to shop NOW and get unbelievable deals for Christmas. I’m not a shopper. I’ve serious shop avoidance issues. I love a good deal, just like the next person. But tempting me to get out with a bazillion other shoppers…
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The Surprise Gift Of Gratitude
It’s the forgotten holiday. The one sadly placed between Halloween and Christmas. Thanksgiving. It’s the forgotten word. The one sadly placed between “demand” and “not enough”. This is my favorite holiday of the year. I love the spiritual truths of Christmas and Easter–they’re the basis for my hope. I love Independence Day for the joyous…
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When Conflict Is The Conversation
I’ve been in Prague, Czech Republic for a week. I missed the hoopla. Darn. I went with my sister; I worked on team building with various groups in the city while she was speaking to students and business people. The folks we were around were from all walks of life. The cultural differences…
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The Awful, The Worst–And It’s All Truly Ugly
For a good many Americans, tomorrow is when we’ll have the opportunity to vote for our next President. I’ve read opinions, blogs, articles and news stories galore about the substance of this election. Here’s what I know to be true. Sometime after Tuesday, we’ll have a new President. I’m not siding with the Democrats or…