Reflections

The value of a mentor

We celebrate births, weddings, holidays and achievements as special days and remember them on the anniversary. Read more

The Story of the Prodigal Son in F

The following little ditty seems to be quoted all over the place, yet we could find no source of original copyright or author attached. 

Feeling footloose and frisky, a feather-brained fellow

Forced his fond father to fork over the farthings. Read more

When do you feel close to God?

By Eleanor Deckert

When do you feel close to God? When does it feel like God is close to you? Now there’s a question! Read more

My boat is so small

By Eleanor Deckert

Sometimes I feel like a speck…

When I stand on a mountaintop and view rows and rows of mighty peaks, ancient glaciers, endless rivers, thunderous rock slides.  Read more

Thoughts for Graduates – Roots and Wings

By Eleanor Deckert

“There are two lasting bequests we can give our children. One is roots. The other is wings.” Author unknown

“Roots” mean we are physical beings. “Wings” mean we are spiritual beings. Roots mean how things have been. Wings mean how things could be. Read more

Enough

By Eleanor Deckert

I don’t remember where I read it, but it seemed to be a helpful insight: No matter what the income or walk in life, people universally wish they’d have one third more money. Read more

Regular Routines

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Someone to talk to

By Eleanor Deckert

I wonder why it helps so much to have someone to talk to? The problem doesn’t go away just because I talked about it. I still have to take action to make a change. Read more