God clean me up today.

This morning I posted this as my status on my personal facebook page and my friend Bruce responded with something very profound. Tell me your thoughts too! “Oh God, please clean up my thoughts, my mouth and my heart before I go out to serve you today.” Bruce wrote: That kind of goes along with Matthew 5:16…”Even…

February 26, 2010

What are your strengths?

God gives us all unique gifts and abilities. I recently began reading a book called Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath. I believe the more we are aware of our strengths and weaknesses, the better Moms, Dads, Sisters, Brothers, Daughters, Sons, Co-workers and on and on we can become. Here is the brief list for you to find your top 5. ShareÂ…

February 23, 2010

What to do with dying roses?

So Dave doesn’t get my dilemma. Jim gave me two dozen roses for Valentines Day nine days ago and they are now starting to wilt.  Dave said “just throw ’em away. ” But I’m wondering if there’s something creative I can do with them to save them. I’ve heard about putting the petals on a cookie…

February 23, 2010

Family leaves midwest feeling like "outsiders"

This morning Dave and I talked about a news story which I’ve posted below. We each had a bit of a different take on it and we would love to know your thoughts. I’ll give you each side of our opinions. Suzanne – I moved from the east coast 17 years ago to little Harrisburg which had about 700 people at the time. And yes,…

February 16, 2010

To add a FB friend or not!?!

This morning I talked about how a friend of mine on the east coast is torn whether or not to add someone on facebook that’s requested to be her friend online. My friend is a believer who wears her heart on her sleeve much like I do, so I understand the problem. The person who’s requesting the friendship has been mean and nasty…

February 10, 2010