He quietly slipped into the seat beside me just as the service began. The whole row of us shifted down a bit to accommodate him as he and...

Vitality is defined as the state of being strong and active; the power giving continuance of life present in all living things,...

Oscar Pistorius, the former South African Paralympian, is up for parole after having served half of his sentence. In 2013 he was...

I encountered a very efficient but unfriendly person yesterday. As a direct result of covid her department of testing is 8 weeks behind...

There is a very distinct smell to autumn. As the crisp cooler air nips at my ears, I can’t help but notice the damp but fresh earthy...

I have come to realize that I need my flaws. Being prone to wander, they serve as stark reminders that I still have a lot of work to do...

True story. When I volunteered in South Africa, the flat I was given was indeed more than adequate, except for one major problem. There...

OK, time for some tough talk here. While growing older with a positive attitude is very possible, let’s also face facts. Getting older is...

Is it OK to pray for myself? I mean does God think I am being selfish? I sometimes think I am when I do. Somehow it feels better to ask...

Sometimes we say that my oldest grandchild is 14 going on 40, or in other words, she’s very mature for her age. I have three...

It matters how you show up in the world. It matters tremendously! And, it’s certainly not just about what we say for we all know the old...

What does it mean to grow old gracefully? To many folks appearance takes precedence over attitude. As long as our hair is perfectly...

This is the time of year when cucumbers turn into pickles, when the sweltering stagnant blanket of heat finally gives way to cool breezes...

It really is rather pointless to tell someone not to worry, not to be afraid of what might happen. We worry anyway. We play the worst...

Forty years is a very long time. It’s a very long time to wait on a promise. In fact many of the original Israelites who set out on this...

In 2021 surrender is not a popular word. Yet I would argue this is exactly where you find happiness and contentment. Please don’t run...

So the date had been set. At least that was something. Now I could start planning. If the picnic is at our home on Sunday, I can cut the...

Do you know people who always seem angry, or at least ready to challenge any comment at the drop of a hat? These folks seldom smile or...