Intentional Growth

Intentional Growth

New Year Prep During the holiday weeks, I invest some prep time in charting my course for the coming year. I encourage you to do the same with whatever system works for you.There are many ways to do this. But, I strongly suggest that you write down your goals and...
3 Acts of Love

3 Acts of Love

Going Deeper #2 Accept or deny? Our facial expression, body language, words, and attention communicate to people whether we accept them or deny them. Think of the 5 people you spend the most time being around. These are probably family members and perhaps some...
Two Types of Gratitude

Two Types of Gratitude

Going Deeper Gratitude tends to be transactional. Thank you for…the gift, the help, the donation. Appreciation is the entirely appropriate response for the more immediate and tangible graces and kindnesses that come our way. You are probably pretty good at the first...
6 Tips for Successful Caregiving

6 Tips for Successful Caregiving

Tools for Caregivers (and other people too) #2November is National Family Caregivers Month When someone you love struggles with a chronic condition, where do you start? The following tips from the Cleveland Clinic form a solid initial approach: 1. Give yourself a...
A Prayer for the Caregiver

A Prayer for the Caregiver

Tools for Caregivers (and other people too) #1November is National Family Caregivers MonthUnknown and often unnoticed, you are a hero nonetheless.For your love, sacrificial, is God at his best.You walk by faith in the darkness of the great unknown,And your courage,...