The reason we’re asking that question is because it seems like some of what we grew up believing to be ‘true,’ we are now being told is not true. Also, if we don’t believe the ‘new truth’ we may be classified as being bigoted. Perhaps it would be helpful to see how “truth” is defined […]

Have you ever said something that came out completely different than what you intended? We would guess that most of us have. What got us thinking about this was an experience we had this past week. Here’s a little background leading up to what was said. A friend of ours was looking at some homes […]

Do you have something you want to get fixed? If we look around us, there is usually something that needs attention. What got us to thinking about this topic was noting that there was a Fix It Clinic recently in the area. The Clinic focused on encouraging the repair of broken items, thereby reducing waste […]

It’s ‘true confession’ time. We know that making ourselves vulnerable can feel a little risky. But here goes. After writing a weekly column for over six years, it’s easy to get stuck and ask ourselves, “What could we write about this week that would be helpful?” We wanted to get “unstuck.” We realized that’s it […]

Have you ever read the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears to someone? Maybe you remember it from when you were a child, and someone read it to you. Well, the story, as you know, goes like this: Goldilocks had to have everything just right. The porridge couldn’t be too hot, it couldn’t be […]

When you went to the store last time, did you get what you wanted? With supply chain issues, goods aren’t always arriving on time. Sometimes you don’t know if they will get to the store at all. You may ask, ‘When is the next truck coming in?’ Then you can be there when the goods […]

Have you heard the expression “Into every life some rain must fall”? You realize that no matter how good a life seems, there are bound to be some bad things that happen. We recently heard a sermon by Pastor Allen Walworth. He reminded us that we don’t always get what we want in life because […]

For years we’ve heard self-improvement “gurus” talk about the importance of having a “balanced life”. While at first glance this seems to be a worthy goal. We believe the word ‘balance’ when used in this context, is not the best word. When we hear the word ‘balance’, a thought comes to mind of a weight […]

We’re reminded of the phrase, “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there.” This saying has often been mistakenly attributed to the Cheshire Cat when talking to Alice in the novel, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. However, that’s not what the cat said. The correct dialogue goes like this:Alice […]

How important is your self-worth? Ask anybody who’s ever been the subject of criticism. Without self-worth, a negative comment could have the power to change your world. You might start seeing only the negative aspects of a situation. You might doubt yourself. With enough criticism, your mood could shift, becoming more negative and over time, […]