The period at the end of a sentence. The stop sign at the corner. The inhale and the exhale. These are purposeful stops intended to keep us safe, to stop us from running into something we could have avoided or to help us to slow down and catch our breath. Have you...

As I listened to songs on the radio during this past Christmas season, there were many lyrics that really had me thinking and captured my heart and mind. In one song, the question was raised, “Do they know it’s Christmas time at all?” And now that Christmas has passed...

Another year has gone by! I can’t believe that we are entering the Christmas season. This is a time that is loved by many, including myself. The lights, decorations, music, the smells of baking, the festivities and celebrations and so much more give so many reasons to...

I don’t like winter. And I know- technically it isn’t winter yet. But as soon as the first snowfall hits -it feels like, sounds like and looks like it is- so it might as well be! I used to say that there is nothing about the winter that I enjoyed. Nothing. Yet, as I...