In This Life You Will Have Troubles

In This Life You Will Have Troubles

We seem to be surprised when tragedy or trouble comes knocking on our door. Yet, Jesus said, “In this life, you will have troubles”. It’s what happens on this imperfect planet called Earth. Troubles and tragedy impact us and can change our destiny. The choices we...
Kindness Goes A Long Way

Kindness Goes A Long Way

“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another.” It’s the line my Mother said many times as she tried to teach all eight of us kids to learn the art of getting along. I was reminded of this while stopping for a cup of coffee at a...
Letting Go

Letting Go

Do you hope things would be different? Can you accept your life as it is? Life doesn’t always go as planned, does it? There are many situations we wish wouldn’t happen and sometimes we find ourselves hoping and praying that things would be different?...
Change is Always Present

Change is Always Present

Recently a friend said, “As long as we’re alive, we can change.” She had just chosen to make some huge changes, against all odds, in her life. I was struck by the simple yet overwhelming power of her words. She is so right. We will never stop...
Living Your Purpose

Living Your Purpose

Out of our pain, our purpose is born. I’ve used that phase each time I’ve had the opportunity to speak in the last ten years. It speaks of redemption to me. In the midst of pain, it’s difficult to see or feel anything except for pain. As you find relief from your past...