I've been thinking about FEAR... The opposite of life isn't death. The opposite of life is fear. FEAR - that noxious stimulant that attacks our naked emotional nerve endings. That painful agitation in the presence of danger that sometimes attacks quietly by tucking...

I've been thinking about grace... "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is...

I've been thinking about defining events... I woke up this morning thinking about defining events. Perhaps it was because I often help women determine what those are in their own pilgrimage on this earth. Anyway, someone shared with me recently that there is a vast...

I've been thinking about language... The Scottsdale Tribune has a column on the Opinion page entitled The Vent. Individuals e-mail their comments to [email protected] or phone comments to (480) 898-6806. Every once in a while I read The Vent to see how our society...

I've been thinking about what matters... I read Gary Nagel's brief but poignant e-mail message with a sober heart. It said: Laurel is with the Lord.She lost her battle with cancer on September 17, 2007. I had mentored Laurel in 2004 and 2005. She was a mature woman...

I've been thinking about dreaming... A craftsman in medieval times would work for months on a special piece that displayed his finest artistic skill. Finally, when the work was finished, he would present it to the craftsmen's guild in hopes of achieving the rank of...

I've been thinking about believing... I was sitting with a friend recently who was describing her frustration with one of her children. She was in the throes of the teenage years when it seems our kids take three steps forward and two steps back as they grow toward...

I've been thinking about belonging... belonging: a sense of a close or intimate relationshipA friend shared with me her experience with a famous lady in Christian circles, Vonette Bright. My friend did not know Vonette personally, but when they found themselves...

I've been thinking about loving... I saw a meaningful Valentine's message on a card this week that caught my attention. It said,Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength:loving someone deeply gives you courage.-Lao Tzu Maybe it is because I am reminded on...

I've been thinking about growth... My mission statement is, "I exist to serve by stimulating growth for the glory of God." My life verse is Hebrews 10:24 which supports my mission, "Let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds."The emphasis of...