Some mornings I awake and moan over the amount of work that I have on my plate for that day. I would rather pull the covers up under my chin and return to my blissful state of slumber. However, the … Continue reading
I held a baby shower at my home for my sister-in-law. It was a wonderful time of fun and fellowship and food. I especially liked visiting with cousins that I haven’t seen since the last baby shower. We had a … Continue reading
The Battle for Heaven by Pat Steel The battle I am referring to is not the battle to get there, but the difficulty of keeping it in the forefront of our thoughts. There are so many issues that we face … Continue reading
What is Heaven Like? by Pat Steel In my first post, I wrote about heaven being a real place, a physical place. As for our new resurrected bodies, we have the example of Jesus. When He rose from the grave … Continue reading
As a former personal fitness trainer, I have learned that there are many parts to our body. I was educated in kinesiology. I learned about our muscles, bones, tendons and ligaments. I was trained in how one affects the other … Continue reading
What is Heaven Like? by Pat Steel There are many people who strongly believe in an “afterlife”, and that there is more to this world than what we experience now. If there isn’t, what is the purpose of living given … Continue reading
I had attended a beautiful wedding ceremony at a small church in a quaint village. The bride looked radiant and the wedding party was gorgeous. The ceremony was short, yet potent. I found myself holding on to each word the … Continue reading
When I worked as a career counsellor, I had to facilitate job search workshops and help people with their resumes. I conducted mock interviews and advised on goal planning and time management. I also led participants through intensive career-planning sessions. … Continue reading
Do you celebrate other people’s success or do you moan and cry, “Why not me?” There was an interesting discussion that took place on an Internet listserv group – the topic for that week had been envy. My mother had … Continue reading
A friend asked how she could apply a calm, meditative state of mind in her otherwise busy, agitated life. How can she become a centered, joyful person when she is in the full force of daily living? I don’t have … Continue reading