Category: Relationships

  • Preserving Nature for a Beautiful Future

    Preserving Nature for a Beautiful Future

    What might happen if we fail to preserve our natural world? We might forfeit a beautiful future. It is good to realize that if love and peace can prevail on earth, and if we can teach our children to honor nature’s gifts, the joys and beauties of the outdoors will be here forever. Jimmy Carter…

  • Ornaments That Tell a Story

    Ornaments That Tell a Story

    Christmas is a time to reflect on the gifts you’ve received and to find ways to see and bring joy to yourself and others.

  • The Importance of Kindness in Love

    The Importance of Kindness in Love

    Kindness and respect can be nurtured in your romantic relationships at any stage. But it requires conscious effort.

  • Merry Christmas!

    Merry Christmas to you! I grew up celebrating Christmas with my family. As a kid, I learned that giving is the purpose of the season. But it was as an adult that I came to realize what that means and how much I appreciate giving to and for others. In the spirit of giving, I…

  • The Resolve to Be Better

    The Resolve to Be Better

    My friend Steve stands out in a crowd. Partly because he’s 6’4”, but mostly because he’s gregarious and has an energy that attracts people. For all the years I’ve known him, he’s been a symbol to me of a thriving, healthy person. So it was difficult to read he has cancer. And it was even…

  • Mothers Day Revisited

    Mothers Day Revisited

    A friend of mine shared a video of her sermon to her congregation on Mothers Day. She introduced the video with a brief disclaimer stating that she wasn’t sure if her mother would approve of her sharing some of the parts of her life. My friend’s mother was a teacher, so I suspect she would…