2023. The only time of the year when a number marks a milestone seems to be on New Year's Eve when we get ready to reflect on the old...

SIMPLE. Nativity. Stars. Manager. Mary. Joseph. Baby. Jesus. Savior. Merry Christmas ~ Beverly

BELIEVE. What do you believe in? Santa? Others? Yourself? This is the time of year when the word "believe" pops up in Christmas messages....

I'm so tired. It's been a busy week. I need a vacation. Ever say this to yourself? On a monthly, weekly, or possibly daily basis? We...

HONOR. Definition: 1. High respect, great esteem. 2. Adherence to what is right or to a conventional standard of conduct. Today, we honor...

REFLECTIONS. Sometimes we miss opportunities by always looking forward and not looking behind us. A personal journey of self-care taught...

LENSES. Do you ever reflect on yourself based on others? What do you see? Is it a true reflection of who you are or is it hidden by the...

Today is National Youth Day. How can we not celebrate tomorrow's leaders? Or not support their growth as leaders? Do they have:...

SUFFERING. Ever experience it? The gut-wrenching mental, physical or psychological pain or distress caused by a situation dealing with...

CAMP. What does that word invoke in you? Is it great memories of being a kid and going away to Summer Camp? Day Camp? Outdoor Camp? Craft...

Ever say, "I can't do this" or "It's too hard!" I'm sure we all have as we think it is impossible at times to complete a task, create a...

COMFORT. Where do you find yours? Is it that first cup of coffee every morning? A shoulder to cry on? A good book to read? Your favorite...

HURT. Where do we go when we are hurt? Physically a doctor. Emotionally a therapist. Spiritually a pastor. But where do you go to resolve...

TIME. Never slows down. Marches on. Is precious. On my side. Is in the blink of an eye. Flies. All these are cliches of time. Time is...

I just spent this past week in one of the most iconic cities in the USA, Las Vegas! It was magical at night with the lights along the...

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly is a 1966 Italian epic spaghetti Western film directed by Sergio Leone and starring Clint Eastwood as...

Good Friday? Have you heard the story? What could be good about being crucified? In the Christian tradition, Good Friday was the day that...

Confession time! I was recently selfish for a whole two weeks!! In my (44) years of working, I have never taken a two-week vacation. I...