“There are many fine things which you mean to do some day, under what you think will be more favorable circumstances. But the only time that is surely yours is the present. Hence this is the time to speak the word of appreciation and sympathy, to do the generous deed, to forgive the fault of … Read more

“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” -William James, psychologist (1842-1910) I could not read that quote and not immediately think of the boy walking along the beach, picking up starfish and throwing them back in to the ocean. Surely you all have heard that illustration before. If not, here ya … Read more

“Whatever of outward service or obedience we render to God or man, if love is withheld, the law is not fulfilled.” – F. B. Meyer First and foremost, I wanted to thank for the overwhelming response to yesterday’s email. That really was not expected, and therefore even more appreciated. This morning I read those words … Read more

This morning I found myself spending quite a bit of time putting energy and words into one letter of encouragement. While I realize that is what I intend each of my emails to “my group” to be, I believe I need to make more effort to be intentional and focused in my encouragement. What if, … Read more