How could she forgive the woman who had gone after her husband and ultimately married him? I thought about her. I dreamed about her. I saw her in every woman I met. Some had her name, Cathy. Others her deep-set blue eyes or her curly dark hair. Even the slightest resemblance turned my stomach into [...]

When I moved to a new house some years ago, a neighbor came by with a beautiful glass jar filled with a blend of tea and juice crystals she dubbed, “Friendship Tea.” I was so touched I wept on the spot. It was a special moment between us. She was the first one in my [...]

With the right decorating techniques, even the smallest room can be made to seem larger. Here are some ideas from Karen Curry, of Karen Curry Design in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Use big mirrors, resting against walls (rather than being hung up) to reflect natural light from nearby windows. Break tradition by painting small [...]

Preparing a classic breakfast in bed is no easy task, especially on a day when the stakes are high, like on Mother’s Day. According to Karen Neuburger, designer of all things comfy and cozy and a mother herself, if it’s done well, the rewards are huge! Here are Karen’s five simple tips to help you [...]

In the brief moments I am awake each morning before my alarm rings, I often find myself doing a mental calculation of the many things I will need to do the moment my feet touch the floor.  Planning meals, organizing rides for the kids, and ensuring each family member has what they need for the day, are [...]

“We miss you when you’re here.” It sounds like such a strange thing for someone on my team to say, but in my world it actually makes sense. I remotely manage a staff team and fly in for meetings about once a month. On one such trip one of my staff stopped me in the [...]

You can change your world by creating communities that become powerful movements which volunteers are attracted to. 1. A single interest or cause can result in a community People are congregating around single interests. They join groups by the tens, hundreds and millions around very specific niche areas. Over three million people are members of [...]

Have you ever caught yourself speaking to your computer? I have. As I read a news story or listen to a media clip, I’ve often commented and sometimes even argued a point. I know I am not alone in this. People are ready to engage with their information in a whole new way. Internet usage [...]

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Buy Soul Cravings Prequel Now! In our culture, many have never heard of having a personal relationship with Jesus. Sometimes it feels fake or forced to start a spiritual conversation. Soul Cravings Prequel is a gift that helps begin that conversation you’ve always wanted to start. It is  a small and simple book that deals [...]

On January 12, 2010 a devastating earthquake hit Haiti just a few miles south of the capitol. The US Geological Survey reports that the initial quake registered 7.0 on the Richter scale, with aftershocks registering as high as 5.9.  The Richter scale considers 7.0 a major quake and notes that at 5.9 even the aftershock [...]