Category Archives: Improvement

“Get ‘Er Done”

For those of you not familiar with this catchphrase, it can be translated “get her done,” meaning, get the job done. Today, let’s take this idiom a new direction. One bad habit young readers have is guessing at words. They … Continue reading

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To Sleep or Not to Sleep

Today as I was seeking God’s direction on what to write, I found myself awakened by the dishwasher. Whoops! I had fallen asleep. So, You want me to write on the topic of sleep, Lord? Let’s follow this theme and … Continue reading

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Responding to Anger

Everyone can recall the unpleasant experience of being around an angry person. Today, I thought I’d brainstorm how we might respond to angry people. (We are assuming we are NOT the angry person.) Typically, the worst way to respond to … Continue reading

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Nothing New

Have you noticed how clothing trends and even styles of glasses seem to get recycled? What was cool decades ago, then totally out of style and laughable, somehow squeezes its way back to the forefront? An author of proverbs wrote, … Continue reading

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A Testing Challenge

The goal is always to pass a test, whether it’s a spelling test, blood test, or a challenge in the area of spiritual growth. Let’s consider what test God may be giving us right now. Will we give up right … Continue reading

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Living in Unity

How many people does it take to have conflict? Only two. So, when there are more people in the equation, the odds of disharmony are multiplied. Clearly, other people do not think, reason, and perceive things exactly like me. What … Continue reading

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Walking with the Lord

My eleven-month-old grandson is on the verge of walking. In fact, by the time this blog is posted, he’ll probably have the run of the house, literally! But until he’s mastered the skill, I’m sure he’ll have plenty of bumps … Continue reading

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Remind Me to Forget

Sometimes we pause to remember and reflect on special childhood memories, birthdays or holidays with loved ones, or the celebration of accomplishments or successes. Other times, failures or poor choices made in our past sneak up to haunt and torment … Continue reading

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What IS That Sound?

As I stepped outside early for my walk/jog, I was serenaded by mourning doves. Ah, so peaceful! But, before I rounded the first corner, I heard the neighborhood woodpeckers. Mind you, this sound in no way resembles the woodpeckers I’ve … Continue reading

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Forward Grace

My guess is that on a regular basis, you either receive a forwarded message or forward one. If you’re like me, you try not to forward too many, no matter how incredulous, because you don’t want to be that (annoying) … Continue reading

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