Thought for Today and a Video

“He has showed you, O man, what is good.  And what does the Lord require of you?  To act justly, to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”  Micah 6:8 The Old Testament, New International Version Jim Keck, Senior Pastor of First Plymouth Church in Lincoln Nebraska has been giving a sermon seriesContinue reading “Thought for Today and a Video”

Reclaiming the Holidays

Every year as the holidays approach I am saddened by the number of people who seem to have become slaves to their holiday traditions. Over indulging in food and drink, over spending, working to the point of exhaustion and extreme stress are too often simply accepted as the way things are. Most of us don’tContinue reading “Reclaiming the Holidays”

It Takes a Village: Music Teachers

When someone says they’ve accomplished everything in life with no help  they must have a short memory.  It takes a village to raise a child and keep adults on track.  This is a tribute to some of the people in my village. Music teachers have played an important part in my life.   Mrs. Partridge was my violinContinue reading “It Takes a Village: Music Teachers”

Thought for Today

“There are two big forces at work, external and internal. We have very little control over external forces such as tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, disasters, illness and pain. What really matters is the internal force. How do I respond to those disasters? Over that I have complete control.”  Leo F. Buscaglia  

An Affirmation for Today

I AM a walking example of God’s Love. Affirmations are positive statements that describe how you want things to be.  Repeat affirmations often and they begin to work on the subconscious mind bringing it to positive action.  They must be repeated with attention, interest, faith and desire to be effective. So, today let’s focus on theContinue reading “An Affirmation for Today”