Words – Hurtful or Helpful?

“May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.”  Psalms 19:14  Words may seem small, but they are mighty powerful.  They can pack a punch or soothe a soul…the result depends on the heart of the one...

Scared to Death

Death is so very strange.  It happens to everyone.  We even know it will happen to us.  Some of us are scared of it.  Others seem shocked when it does happen.  And then there are those that laugh, live and are completely at peace with the reality of their impending...

Friendship

Lately, I’ve been inundated with the good, great and uglies of friendship.  I hadn’t given the subject much thought until I started to recognize the importance of this relationship that I’ve long taken for granted. For example, a friend of mine went on a cruise with...

During the Darkness

Since so many people have responded to Tuesday’s post about depression, I thought I would continue to discuss this widespread problem.  Many are suffering silently and I think it’s important we talk about what we should be doing during the darkest times of our lives....

The Darkness

Today’s topic is very personal to me.  I have a dear sister whom I’ve watched struggle with depression for several years.  She is one of the strongest women I know, but this debilitating illness can put her in bed for weeks and make it nearly impossible to live a...