I love surprises — the pleasant kind! I can’t get enough of them. This may surprise some folks who think of me as the ultimate planner. And it is true that I tend to always have a plan and a … Read More »
Annette's Column
Read Annette's inspirational stories. Annette doesn't think her insights are any more special than yours. But she does believe we help each other by sharing what we've experienced, learned and discovered with one another.
When Simple Is Not-So-Simple
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I’ve often felt if I could only find a way to simplify my life, I would be happier and my life would be less stressful. Recently, I came across the opening statement of an online article that … Read More »
The Love in Daddy’s Hands
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Memories of my dad are brief and few and yet they are very vivid. Although it’s been more than four decades since I was in his presence, there are certain permanent impressions that are fixed in my … Read More »
Raise Your Bar
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Some say we generally meet our own expectations. In fact, whether our expectations are high or low, it could be said we will rise or fall to the occasion. This is how we live self-fulfilling … Read More »
Resolve To Keep Your Heart Young
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“And a little child shall lead them.” (Isaiah 11:6) When I think of a child — remembering when my daughter was a baby — I think of the love a child has for each new day. She loves … Read More »
What To Do When You Can’t Decide
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This was the question my daughter recently asked on her online journal. For her, the indecision was about which field of study to select for her next Master’s degree. I suspect we’ve all been … Read More »
Don’t Be Shy!
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There have been many times in my life when I’ve allowed shyness to hold me back. There were the boys in school that I longed to be friends with, but I would never dare make eye contact with them. … Read More »
A Mother’s Hug
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There’s nothing like a mother’s hug! Remember the days when the only thing that would console you was being held tight in your mother’s embrace? It didn’t matter if you were afraid, sad, … Read More »
Always A Misdiagnosis
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It seems in most every aspect of life, people are searching for answers, help and relief. We may often begin our search by examining the symptoms of a problem. Perhaps many believe that this process … Read More »
The Courage To Try
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I suspect most of us are aware of the American cargo ship captain — Capt. Richard Phillips — who was held hostage by Somali pirates on a lifeboat in a five-day standoff. I’m writing this column … Read More »
A Room With A View
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“All I need is a room with a view,” I told my husband, as we explored locations for celebrating our 28th wedding anniversary. The past few months had been filled with one “unexpected” or … Read More »
Prayer Or Panic
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There is panic today in the hearts of many. Some are disheartened because they see no solution in sight. Some believe they can trust no one for viable answers. A preoccupation with fears and … Read More »
