When People Make Choices for You
“Life is a matter of choices, and every choice you make makes you.” – John C. Maxwell Go to the Back! It had been a long morning of learning and…
Read moreDead Flowers Can Be Arranged Too
Enter the Unknown My fingers gently nudge the loose flower petals into various arrangements on the round table. I had no grand design in my mind when I started this…
Read moreAre You Offended? Next Time I’ll Keep Mine in Check
I hated to leave the good conversation. We’d been encouraging each other as fellow human beings to spread more kindness in the world. But our time was up. I got…
Read moreFill in the Blank: “Life Is More Than ___ to Me”
The Quest for Perfect Shoes I’m wandering the aisles in the shoe department. I’m looking for size 7 tennis shoes—no laces—for my friend V. But I’m not sure what style…
Read moreGo Barefoot: The Practice of Walking on Earth
Most of us spend so much time thinking about where we have been or where we are supposed to be going that we have a hard time recognizing where we…
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Do I Belong With These Old People?
—Grace & Truth Linkup
I drive into the parking lot of my doctor’s office on Monday morning. I’m disturbed there are so many cars already here. I thought I’d be first. Or close to…
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