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  • A Christmas Mission

    A Christmas Mission

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! The Christmas season is upon us. With two young children, this is a time of excitement and joy around my house as they anticipate the arrival of Christmas Day. There is something magical about this time of year, even as an adult. Certainly, the decorations, celebrations, music, and all that… Read more

  • Finding Peace in Gratitude

    Finding Peace in Gratitude

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! How much peace are you experiencing today? How grateful are you today? While both questions revolve around how you are feeling, we do not often associate them with one another. This is a mistake. There is a definite connection between gratitude and the amount of peace you are experiencing in… Read more

  • Losing to Win

    Losing to Win

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! In my last post, I talked about finding unity beyond the election (click here to read the post!). As I thought more about the concept of being unified despite our differences, political included, I was reminded of the saying, “lost the battle, but won the war.” It is a thought… Read more

  • Finding Unity Beyond the Election

    Finding Unity Beyond the Election

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! This morning, I was looking back through my previous posts. I was looking for something specific: what did I write in the weeks leading up to the 2020 election. You can read the post by clicking here, but it was interesting to see that the feelings I have this morning… Read more

  • The Power of Resiliency

    The Power of Resiliency

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! Is there a difference between wishy-washy, “I hope this will happen” kind of hope, and foundational, “I have hope beyond my present circumstances” kind of hope? This is something I have written about quite a bit, including in my book, Hope Realized. However, in the midst of the current state… Read more

  • Learning to Live Now in My Next Year

    Learning to Live Now in My Next Year

    Good morning from Westminster, MD! My 43rd birthday is quickly approaching. I do not mention that in hopes of being celebrated but rather as a matter of reflection. With a new year of my life beginning in a few days, it is an opportunity to consider what I can learn from the past year. How… Read more