I am going to reprise this post, which is as relevant today as the day it was written. This previously appeared February 1, 2018, on the Beach Walk Ministries Facebook page. Did you know that flipping a coin would give you more accurate weather prediction than watching the groundhog? Groundhog Day is a silly holiday. And that’s part of why I love it. At this time of year,…
Humor adds sparkle to life. In heart-rending times it can provide a lifeline. Humor builds bonds between people. And laughing is good for your health! We may get a laugh from stand-up comedians, funny movies, and silly cat videos. Perhaps I have an odd sense of humor (if you know me and agree, you can stop nodding now!), but often the things that I think are funniest are…
I’m not big into New Year’s resolutions. But I do think a little reflection is a good thing as we begin a new year—and a new decade. Sometimes we focus on what we want to see HAPPEN. That’s fine, but often this is out of our control. Sometimes we focus on what we want to DO. That’s great, too. However, today I’d like to focus on something even…
Yesterday morning (Monday), I woke up with a mild tension headache, but also a sense of accomplishment. It had been one of the busiest weekends of my life. And I had done better than just get through it. Because I had taken conscious steps to avoid letting the busyness become a stress fest, I had been able to enjoy it. Initially, we planned to attend two large holiday parties on…