In first grade, Barbara Arrowsmith-Young was told, “You have a defect.” “You have a mental block. ” “You will never learn as other children.” “You need to live with these limitations.” She couldn’t tell time. She got lost easily. She didn’t understand abstracts. She didn’t process mentally what was happening to one side of her… Read More
Live Life Laughing
Very Punny The invention of the shovel was ground-breaking. But the invention of the broom was the one that truly swept the nation. Come on, it was the invention of the wheel that really got things rolling. ~ from funsubstance.com Winter Quotes: “I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so… Read More
Leap Away!
When I took my dog Sparky on walks, she would leap away from a loud sound or a perceived danger before returning to investigate—if she deemed it safe to do so. I found myself wishing I had been given the same instinct by God when I was faced with temptation: leap away ponder & pray… Read More
Can you hold 2 opposing ideas in your mind?
Is “being right” a top priority for you? Do you take offense if someone asks you the why question or would like further explanation? What is your reaction when someone disagrees with you? The real question is: Are you closed- or open-minded? Wait! Before you answer, take a few minutes to do a little assessment.… Read More
Welcome to 2018
Samuel then took a large stone and placed it between the towns of Mizpah and Jeshanah. He named it Ebenezer (which means “the stone of help”), for he said, “Up to this point the Lord has helped us!” 1 Samuel 7:12 Happy New Year!
Live Life Laughing
You know you’re from Iowa when you listen to the weather report before getting dressed in the morning. I don’t need a coat—I’m from Iowa. Oh, the weather outside can bite me, And my car won’t start to spite me, And I can’t feel any of my toes. Winter snows, Winter snows, Winter snows. Giving… Read More
Want to have your best year ever?
One of my fondest memories of my dad was his enthusiasm at every year’s Bible School program. Inevitably he would declare, “This is the best year ever!” And it was always true, for him at least. He knew how to live in the moment and really enjoy it. So, the title to Michael Hyatt’s latest… Read More
