Harmony Grows in Thankful Hearts
Harmony will Grow in Thankful Hearts “God has two dwellings—one in heaven, and the other in a meek and thankful heart.” Isaac Walton None of us walk through life without moments of feeling irritated. But hurt feelings, left unattended, often start a...
It’s No Fun to Stumble
I imagine you feel like I do. It’s no fun to stumble. Caves are a lot like life. Both offer opportunity to stumble. For years I’d drive past Newberry National Volcanic Monument and its Lava Lands Visitor Center. But today I was determined to stop and see what...
Can We Embrace Change as Nature Does?
What if we were to embrace change as nature does? Can we see life as a palette of color designed to contribute good to the whole? The fall season in the Pacific Northwest is full of undeniable beauty. Summer leaves turn from their solitary hues to a plethora of...
Listening Well Keeps Us Out of Trouble
Listening well keeps us out of trouble most of the time. Not long ago I gained a fresh appreciation for this ability. It came in the strangest of places. I was driving in southern California where unfamiliar cities surrounding the Los Angeles area heighten my stress...Look Back at Summer’s Memory-Making Moments
A Look back at Summer’s memory-making moments August is nearing its end and September is peeking around the corner. Officially a few final weeks of Summer remain, but September tends to bring a whole different vibe. The rhythm of life shifts as parents...
Maxine Marsolini