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Today marks the 10th anniversary of my little nephew, Trey, “graduating” to heaven.  Trey won! He gets to do the victory dance with Jesus for the rest of eternity! And Trey’s dad, my brother Jay Mitlo, wants the world to know the goodness of God despite this horrific journey and how we can share the hopeContinue reading “Stand”

I went hunting the other day….no not for an animal….but for a leaf!  I was looking for beautiful leaves to preserve for a Thanksgiving decoration.  (Yes, I am bypassing Halloween!) Beautiful leaves…..perfect in color and shape and size and configuration.  Looking out at my front yard I knew the task would take me but a minute. Continue reading “Imperfectly Perfect!”

Politics?Gender?Economy? Do these topics inspire you? Or do you run and hide when you hear a conversation brewing? How do you survive in discussions like these? You can do a lot of research….you can watch a lot of news and podcasts….you can even post your persuasive thoughts on social media….(please don’t!) 🙂 Instead of goingContinue reading “Tough Stuff”

No, I’m not talking about sexual desire.  Scroll on down through the definitions and you’ll find much more familiar implications, maybe even ones that may seem more acceptable….like a longing, a craving, an intense desire or need or an uncontrolled, strong desire.  Still not with me?  Think endless video games, scrolling, snacking, gambling, drinking, comfort,Continue reading “Lust Lately?”

Have you ever seen a baby begin to walk:  the very definition of “baby steps”?It’s a wobbly, fall down, get up, wobble, cry, sit, get up, fall down cycle.  The process is slow….and one dayyyyyy….steady! Can you relate in your career?In your new hobby or sport?In relationships?Maybe in your new goal? I can’t help but thinkContinue reading “Baby Steps”

Aren’t people wonderful?  I know, I know…sometimes certain people can really mess things up….but for today, let’s focus on the beautiful intentions and contributions of so many! Watching the news this week, hearing the stories, seeing the rescue efforts after the devastation of Hurricane Helene, I marvel at the many types of first responders God hasContinue reading “Love Thy Stranger”

There – I said it!  It’s my dream come true!  I love Thanksgiving so much, I wish it came before Halloween.  Just imagine how pleasant shopping would be seeing all the pumpkins and corn stalks and harvest themes without the temptation of candy and goofy skeletons! But wait – Thanksgiving should be a year round holiday! Continue reading “Happy Thanksgiving!”

It’s crazy out there these days!  Hey – it’s crazy IN HERE these days!  Research shows that we think tens of thousands of thoughts each day!  Just imagine if they were all healthy thoughts we thought!?!  Sad to say though, so many of those thoughts are damaging to others….but mostly to us! We act like weContinue reading “Crazy!”

Have you ever gotten tripped up by the small box?  No, I don’t mean a diamond ring box!  I mean the small box on the digital form that you MUST address or else the form will never ever go through….no matter how many dozen times you huff or puff or click DONE!  You have toContinue reading “The Small Box”

Ready or not – September is here!  (insert groans) Why do we fear change?  Why do we let ourselves get all cattywampus just because we turn a calendar page?!?  OK – school is back and the alarm clock is set.  Traffic slows.  Daylight fades. But don’t we all take a deep breath as routine finallyContinue reading “It’s Here!”