Sometimes I feel like the world’s worst procrastinator. Instead of getting things done, I jump from one task to another. Schedules disappear, taking my peace of mind with them. The “shoulds” nag at the back of my mind and my to-do list grows longer and longer. Not my husband. He does things with diligence andContinueContinue reading “Consider the Insects: A Lesson in Diligence”
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I Do Not Like That Proverbs Woman
I have a problem with her (I must confess). The virtuous woman of Proverbs 31. She did everything right and never did anything wrong. She probably thought it was a disgrace to get out of bed later than sunrise. Never a hair out of place. Always kind and never a wrong word. And I’m sureContinueContinue reading “I Do Not Like That Proverbs Woman”
Resolutions: Band-Aids or Solutions?
It’s that time of year again, when we ring in the New Year and make our resolutions. Even though experience and statistics show that we rarely keep them. So if you repeatedly fail to keep yours, take heart. You are not alone! Many of us make resolutions only to feel discouraged or even guilty aboutContinueContinue reading “Resolutions: Band-Aids or Solutions?”
We Each Have a Part to Play
November 22 marked the 62nd anniversary of C.S. Lewis’ death. Many people around the world mourned the loss of this reknowned writer and literary scholar. But for his own part, he was ready to go. In his last days he made the following memorable statement: “I have done all I wanted to do, and I’mContinueContinue reading “We Each Have a Part to Play”