Rebel to Redeemed…Sharing HIS Kind of Love
While scrolling through my Facebook feed, I came across this question: “If Jesus came back today, would you be ashamed of where He found you?” Jesus said in Matthew 24:36, “But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only.” […]
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At work a number of departments stop by to vent in my office. All of our co-workers know that my colleague in my department and I will listen without repeating what we’ve heard. However, we have several co-workers who are so full of negativity it is almost suffocating. Many of us have found ourselves distancing ourselves away from these unfavorable […]
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In a recent interview Denzel Washington was discussing the difference a special librarian had made in his life and how he’d recently payed tribute to her. His statement stuck with me, “You never know who you might influence”. Each day we come in contact with other people and we have the option to be a blessing to that person or […]
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I recently had a resident ask me “Are you ready? Do you know where you’re going?” I was able to answer emphatically yes to both questions. Not that I’m getting a bus up anytime soon. However, the unexpected deaths of some of our celebrities throughout the end of last year was enough to really make you think. These were men […]
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There are times when I grow very discouraged and frustrated at the lack of progress in certain areas of my life. Sometimes it seems that no matter what steps I take no progress is being made. However, all I can is to take the next step. When I do all I can do and take every feasible step within my […]
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I’ve made my fair share of mistakes in relationships and with men over the years. Sadly, I’ve had to learn some hard lessons. Valentine’s Day is always a tough reality check of these lessons. Yet, I’ve discovered there is one man I can chase after that will always be there for me. So who is this wonderful man? He’s my […]
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Working in skilled nursing I see a lot of different types of relationships. My favorites are those couples that have been together for 50, 60, or even 70+ years. But even with each of these couples there are a lot of differences in the relationships. I’ve seen couples that can’t stand to be together. Then I see couples that can’t […]
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I am my harshest critic. There are times I beat myself up for saying the wrong thing or something I did. However, often the other people involved often do not give my faux pas a second thought. I recently heard a speaker say, “we are harder on ourselves than on others.” I know for myself this is true. I will […]
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I recently discovered that a great-aunt I had not seen in decades died weeks before turning 100 years old. I had so many family history questions I wish she’d answered but numerous request over the years went unanswered. I was saddened but not surprised to discover she was not only been mean, but nasty to all of those close to […]
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Recently I was watching a biography on President Ronald Reagan. In the documentary, they were discussing how then Governor Reagan had written a speech for the burial of a time capsule back in 1976. . The letter was buried in a time capsule that would be opened 100 Years later. The letter addressed many concerns that were important in 1976. […]
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Recently, I was listening to a Podcast and the speaker was discussing meeting his goals as a writer, however he did not find peace and joy. He continued to want more and more and searched for his validation in sales, reviews, and social media numbers. As a writer, we are told that these numbers are important. Then he said something […]
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In just a few days we will ring in a New Year. With a New Year, arrives new hopes, new dreams, new resolutions, and new promises. Whether you make resolutions or not, we all hope to improve or better something about ourselves. For me, it is finding different ways and strategies to work on my goal towards health and wellness. […]
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Today we will have the Christmas party for our residents. The day will be full of good food, music, presents and a visit from Santa. However, the best part of the party isn’t just for our residents, but also for their family members. After all, Christmas is all about family. Sometimes it isn’t easy spending time with family, whether it […]
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At work we had seven trees to put up this year. Decorating a nursing home is no simple task and I am thankful I don’t have to decorate alone. I have volunteers that come in and help cut the decorating time in half. This year the entire process from pulling everything out of storage to decorating to returning the boxes […]
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About two weeks ago, I was on a business trip when my car began to smoke. I pulled over on the side of the interstate while other vehicles whizzed past. While sitting there waiting for my car to stop smoking I debated with what to do. “Help me, Lord. I need guidance.” I prayed over and over. I heard no […]
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My team and I worked on a presentation around the clock for weeks. We were all excited to arrive and carry out our plan. However, nothing about that day went as planned from the moment we left. As the day progressed it only went downhill and even the presentation did not go as planned. We were all hurt and shocked. […]
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Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day here in the United States and it has me thinking about the things we are thankful for. Earlier this year, I read somewhere about being thankful for the little things. {I wish I could remember where I read this.} The article discussed things we all take for granted. I know many of the items mentioned were […]
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Recently I walked in on a conversation between two friends. One friend wanted to do provide a much-needed item for the other friend. However, the second friend continued to argue about receiving the gift. She was insistent on finding a way to pay for the item. The two friends bantered back and forth about this situation for a few minutes […]
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I’d had a very difficult few days and was still digesting everything that happened. On the long drive to the upstate I struggled to work through the situation and put it into perspective. I prayed. I fumed. I stewed. I prayed. I took stock of the situation. I relived the situation. I prayed. The event stayed with me for most […]
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Resting is not easy for me. There are so many things that have to be done, along with what I want to do, that there is usually not enough hours in the day. It also doesn’t help that I have a job in which I go non-stop. Don’t get me wrong. I love my job but there are times when […]
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