Have you ever said something to someone, and after thinking about it later, ReAlized they may have taken it the wrong way and got their FeelinGs hurt? A similar situation happened to me this week in an email message, and even though I was pretty sure this person didn’t take it the wrong way, itContinue reading “Make it Right”
Category Archives: People
One Unique Gift
One of my favorite things about the internet is YouTube. (Have you noticed?!) At different times I will check out a favorite song. Maybe it’s a song from the 80’s or 90’s as I reminisce about those high school and college days, a sentimental/NoStaLgiC song, a favorite love song, an inspirational song, a song toContinue reading “One Unique Gift”
This Amazing Thing Called Grace
The spirit indeed is willing but the flesh is weak. Matthew 26:41 (KJV) It is sometimes easier for people to focus on “tHe SpiRit is WilliNg” and forget that “tHe FleSh is wEaK”. They expect RoCk-sTaR pErfoRmaNce and beat themselves up when their performance is anything LeSs tHaN pErFeCt. Can you relate? It’s important for youContinue reading “This Amazing Thing Called Grace”
In Need of Mending
Is there someone in your life that you’ve a falling out with? Haven’t talked to a friend in ages because your relationship ended out of the blue? You know who I’m talking about…the thought of this person is TuGGinG at your heart just thinking about it. Over the last couple of years I have beenContinue reading “In Need of Mending”
If You Feel It Say It
How often have you thought of something NiCe about someone but didn’t tell them? Maybe you ran into an old friend and you thought how GrEaT they looked, but failed to mention it…or perhaps someone said something nice about your spouse but you didn’t take the time to pass the CoMpLiMenT on to your lovedContinue reading “If You Feel It Say It”
Rude for you. Ok for me.
Have you ever left a message for someone who didn’t return your call/text/email and thought, “HoW RuDe!”? I have to admit, this has happened to me on numerous occasions. The main problem with this attitude is that I do the very same thing, but I don’t consider myself being rude or inconsiderate. Instead, I’m “busy”,Continue reading “Rude for you. Ok for me.”
Modern-Day Penpal
Did you ever have a penpal? Back in elementary school I remember our teacher assigning us one as a class project. My penpal’s name was Alexis, from Pennsylvania. The thrill of running to the mailbox to see if there was a letter from her (and maybe even a picture included!) is a memory I won’tContinue reading “Modern-Day Penpal”
Just Because…
I opened my back door and there between the door and the screened storm door was a gift, in the package, with a note that read: “Just Because… Sharon” That was back when I was a single teacher and coach living on a really tight budget. I had been chosen, along with another coach, aContinue reading “Just Because…”
Who’s Your Rock?
Is the “rock” in your life a sister, coworker, friend, spouse, neighbor, child, or maybe your faith? Who do turn to when you need good aDviCe or words of CoMfoRt? Are YOU a rock for someone? Having a rock (or two!) makes life EASIER. My “rock” is someone that loves ME unconditionally, AccEpTs my faults andContinue reading “Who’s Your Rock?”
Compliment Etiquette
How do you respond when someone gives you a compliment? Do you shrug your shoulders, shake your head, start laughing, or just deny that the compliment is true? Have you ever given someone a compliment who responded in this way? How did it make you feel? When I was a camp counselor in college, peopleContinue reading “Compliment Etiquette”
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