Reality Check

Have you had a serious disease, chronic illness or had a loved one whose pain and suffering seemed endless? Then I am sure that you have prayed about the situation,…

Strawberries are one of my most favorite kind of berries, or fruit, or whatever you wish to call them. We used to go to the Pick-Your-Own farms in June and…

Wise Guys’ (and Girls’) Resolutions We are more than halfway through January and you’ve put away the Christmas decorations, cleaned up all the wrappings and are well into breaking all…

“May all your wishes come true…” We hear that phrase so often in Christmas songs, on Christmas cards and in the seasonal cartoons. As a child we believe Santa will…

By Stephen Widener and Lorraine Walker For several months now I have been praying Our Lord’s Prayer as part of my daily devotions. God has been teaching me and I’ve…

I did it again. I talked to a friend who seemed to have it all and felt the old green-eyed monster rise up. Don’t get super-spiritual on me; I know…

The beginning of every year gives us time to pause and reflect on where we have been and where we are going. Some people make resolutions; others feel that if…

Merry Christmas everyone! ‘Tis the Season for packages under the tree, gift bags exchanged over a cup of steaming mocha cappuccino and mysterious boxes in the mail. I love giving…

I love free swag, whether it’s a stuffed owl from the local phone company or a squishy stress ball shaped like an apple from a life insurance agent. I especially…

Dream big. How often do we hear that phrase? Every business has their time of ‘visioning’ and we as individuals are encouraged to dream new dreams and reach our potential.…