The Thief of Joy

The Thief of Joy

Comparison is the thief of joy. We’ve all heard this before and if, like me, you’re guilty of comparing yourself to others, here is something else I hope you’ve heard: STOP COMPARING YOURSELF TO OTHERS! Easier said than done, am I right? Comparing, in and of itself,...
The Seen and Unseen

The Seen and Unseen

“You’re from Dayton, Ohio?” the doctor asked me.  “Yes, we lived there for 18 years.”   The pulmonologist glanced back at the computer monitor, turned back to me and said, “So there’s this condition called histoplasmosis.”  “Histo what?” ...
I Mistake, for I Have Seen Much

I Mistake, for I Have Seen Much

“Nevertheless, after all this, I never have known much of the ways of the Lord, and his mysteries and marvelous power. I said I never had known much of these things; but behold, I mistake, for I have seen much of his mysteries and his marvelous power; yea, even in the...
Spiritual Self-talk

Spiritual Self-talk

Have you ever talked to yourself?  Perhaps you toss out, “Just one more mile to go!” to keep you motivated during a long run. Or, you think, “You’ve got this!” before a big presentation at work or school. Maybe it’s more of the self-doubt kind when you’re having...