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It’s that time of year!  LOTS of lists going on everywhere! Make your list, but check it twice….how many items on your list are external vs internal?  How many are temporary vs eternal?  How much of your list is for you vs for someone else? Let’s make the REAL reason for this season be at the topContinue reading “Make a List”

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17fLgEQLjm Join me as I celebrate – and highly recommend – my brother’s book, STAND!

YIKES!  Avoid at all costs! But wait!   Do you know what is more toxic than red dye? Fear. Gossip. Bitterness. Pride. Deceit. Is it time for a check up with the Lord? Boost your spiritual immune system with His Word! “He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD requireContinue reading “Red Dye”

Thanksgiving is 16 days away.  You know it’s going to happen….the delicious meal will be served and then it is time…time to share what you are thankful for this year! Do not fear!  And don’t panic!  Let’s plan ahead! Start counting your blessings today!  And tomorrow!  And every day! “Give thanks always and for everything toContinue reading “Thanks!”

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”