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A couple of years ago I had knee replacement surgery. While I have regained most of the ability in my leg, I have realistic expectations of my limitations and try not to push too hard. So I was a little surprised when I found myself trying to use that leg to help a friend from…

The traffic crawled as my husband, Greg, and I made our way home from a day of shopping. This particular highway was slow due to construction but was the most direct way home. “Are you sure you don’t want to take the back roads? This is taking forever!” Greg said, losing his patience. “Nope, I…

It’s my birth month and I’ve been blessed with more than my share of gifts over the last few days. Friends and family have made me feel very special by selecting gifts they feel would be “just right.” I’ve noticed gifts are usually in one of three categories: something I need, something I want, or…

Have you ever pushed yourself to the brink of your ability? Have you ever gone as far as you can and then expect yourself to go just one step more? A friend of mine recently told me about a new workout program she was trying. She is doing a workout video each night that focuses…

There’s a tall, spindly Live Oak tree in my backyard. It’s only about two years old and you can practically see right through the thing. The tree is so sparce the thin, top limbs always bend and bow. I was beginning to lose hope that the tree would flourish until I saw a bird sitting…

We’re coming to then end of January, how are your New Years resolutions going? Are you still working out, reading more, or whatever goal you may have made for the new year? Or has that new goal come and gone already? If taking care of yourself better was part of your ‘to do’ list, have…

During the brisk winter months, our minds rarely wander to the idea of transplanting. Ironically, that is the perfect time to give the idea our time and attention. Typically, when we think of transplanting, we think of our home gardens. Planning ahead for our plants, flowers, and trees in the winter months provides far more…

Have you ever taken a step of faith? What did that look like for you? Did your step of faith involve moving forward with your plans trusting that God would make them succeed? Or were you led to try something completely new and different, not knowing how it may turn out?  I took a huge…

It’s a new year! Are you ready to deepen your relationship with God? How about changing how you pray? Here are a few prayers guaranteed to change your faith walk… “Search Me” Psalm 139:23-24 “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way…

Burp – gurgle – slosh! Instead of releasing the bath water down the open drain, the tub voiced its disapproval. I had no idea we had a clog in the pipe until it was too late. Now I had a tub full of sudsy water and no way to get rid of it. I am…