Sometimes doubt prepares us for what is ahead, sometimes it produces fear, and sometimes it offers an opportunity to change direction.  Have you ever experienced feeling apprehensive about something you are about to do or say?  It is that feeling of doubt that sends out a warning signal, almost like an SOS, giving one an opportunity to stay on course or change direction. Preparing us for what is ahead.  As uncertainty sets in so do the feelings of discomfort.  What am I getting myself into?  Suddenly a feeling of panic and the question, am I doing the right thing?  That…

I will never forget the day that I was painting the master bathroom.  I had just finished with the last of the painting.  It was late, I always painted late at night when the kids were little.  Of course, I was tired and thrilled to be finished with the room.  All that was left was to clean up. As I went to remove the ladder from the bathroom, I was unaware that I had left the open can of paint on the top of the ladder.  I carried the ladder out of the bathroom into the bedroom so I had…

Although I have numerous acquaintances and very good friends, there have been times in my life when I have spent time alone.  A time when no other adults or friends were around.  On one hand, I treasure the time I have had alone, and at the same time, it was always a challenge. I remember feeling very alone while getting my master’s degree.  I was in a dorm filled with graduate students, primarily those studying law.  I had friends and people all around, but I still managed to feel alone.  I was not lonely, I was too busy studying…

Somehow God has always shown me ways for which I can be very grateful for all that I have been dealt.  When things appeared to be unsettled or off track, I have always found a path that brought me back to a grateful place.   Feeling fenced in? What is it that makes us wonder what it would be like to have something different than what we have chosen or the life we have been dealt with?  To want something different in life than what we currently have been experiencing.  A different job, better health, more suitable spouse, more caring children…