You are here because your ancestors were. You exist because God gave you life through your parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, and your ancestors since the beginning of time. Forever and ever, “unto Ages of Ages.” They weren’t perfect, and I bet you’re not either! Who is perfect? What is perfection anyway? What does it matter?! The…

Comparing yourself to others can backfire.  Be sure to appreciate the good things about yourself, and acknowledge your hardships and efforts, too.  This is an important point.  I’m glad that an anonymous poster commented about this, this week, in response to my blog about face transplant recipient, Connie Culp. “My Mother also used to use…

If you haven’t seen or heard about Connie Culp, the lady who is the recipient of one of the first face transplants, you may want to.  She has been through so many traumas, pain, and humiliation – yet sought help and received a miraculous opportunity-of-a-lifetime.   Hers is an inspiring story, especially if you’re feeling bad…

I want to thank you so much for your kind words of condolences about my Father-In-Law’s passing.  I feel your love and warmth very much, and my wife does, too. Here’s the prayer I wrote for him last week, in case you missed it: click here. 

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