Oh man, today is the day I have been pining for! Vacation! Each year, there is much work, sweat, aches, pains and migraines to get to this spot.  I was ecstatic to be here and no one and no thing was going to steer me away from this reward! God gave me the strength to … Continue reading "…Joy, God’s Gift to Man"

In the real estate, many business items are negotiable, but once the negotiating has been agreed upon, then the parties are expected to honor their commitments.   What concerns me is that I’m not sure why some people begin to back out of fulfilling their obligations. It happens in business as well as personal arrangements. … Continue reading "…In God We Trust"

I was having a conversation with a friend about the gifts God gives us and why talented people hold them back.  The question was “Aren’t we supposed to use and share these gifts, to the best of our ability, if we are lucky enough to recognize them?” The answer, of course, is “yes”. So our … Continue reading "…God’s Investments"

During an old television family show this evening, there was a scene where a blind girl asks to pray to God.  As she prays out loud, she says “you put a light in our hearts that shines brighter than anything our eyes could see.”  The brightest of lights forces us to close our eyes so … Continue reading "…Baby Get Your Shine On"

Today I visited with a friend who sprained her ankle and was homebound for healing.  She loves the Catholic faith and has been actively immersed in varying aspects of teaching, engaging and inspiring her entire 69 years of life..and still going.  Recently, due to other health issues, she formally retired but as was expected, is … Continue reading "…Your Servant Is Listening"

Today while visiting a jumping facility with my kids, I saw a woman holding the hands of two small children, one on each side of her wading through the waves of energetic, smiling and sweating kids.  I smiled because I could recall the feelings of safety, concern, protection and guidance that a simple hand holding … Continue reading "…I Wanna Hold Your Hand"

We are made in the image and likeness of God.  He formed us from the dust of the ground. He breathed life into us. He is “our” life.  

“To take in the Good News, we can’t be living in the cramped space of our sinful souls. We can’t have an “expect the worst” attitude. Instead, we repent, or change the minds that we have. Another way to get at this is to say that like is known by like. If God is love, … Continue reading "…A New Perspective"

Faith is a gift from God. Open it.

I sent this meme to a woman today to let her know how special she is and how grateful we are to have her in our lives.  I didn’t realize until after sending it, that she may not understand exactly what it means. Sure enough I had to explain the message and at one point, … Continue reading "…The Appeal of a Rib"