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Although my mother went home to be with the Lord, she told me something years ago that I will never forget. I want to pass on the same...

We see orange barrels everyday on the roads and highways. They provide navigation signals, alerts, and directions. They may also signify a host of traffic related nuances. For sure, we steer around them. Mostly, we slow down. Maybe, it’s danger ahead - construction work, pavement disasters, or something concerning. The orange barrels warn us beforehand. Their bright orange and white colors are visibly noticeable. We cannot miss them! Changing the course, what about t

By Vernalee No matter what we go through, the consolation is that we have The Lord. As the lyrics of this song say - “ Through it all I've learned to trust in Jesus I've learned to trust in God.” We can sometimes make our life harder, because we try to figure things out on our own. Proverbs 3:5-6 tell us - “ 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” God is the key a

By Vernalee Somewhere in time, I am sure that you have heard or recited the Serenity Prayer. "God, grant me the serenity to accept the things that I cannot change; Courage to change the things that I can and Wisdom to know the difference." The Serenity Prayer continues: “Living one day at a time; enjoying one moment at a time; accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it; trusting that He will make all th

By Vernalee Hope and Fear - are two extremes. Like most things, we have choices. I choose hope. Hope gives you inspiration, motivation, and the desire to go on.Hope positively influences your view of the world. I see the glass half full. I pray for the best. It’s too conflicting to be guided by them both. I as I'm sure you do …invite hope to stay! It's the better choice. Besides, who wants to live in fear?

By Vernalee The word TEAM doesn’t have the letter “I.” WIN has the letter “I.” We often needs a team to win. It is not an individual effort. This statement “emphasizes the importance of teamwork and collaboration over individual achievements . It highlights that success is often achieved through collective efforts rather than individual brilliance. The phrase plays on the fact that the word "team" doesn't contain the letter "i," which represents the first-person pronoun "I".

By Vernalee I’m often reminded of “the classic opening to the famous Girl Scouts' campfire round! It’s a simple but beautiful reminder that while new connections (silver) bring fresh energy and excitement, long-standing friends (gold) offer a depth of history that can’t be replaced.” New connections and old ones - we need them both! They both bring special meaning in our lives. I’m thankful for both my silver and gold friends…What would I do without them? Their love, guida

By Vernalee Sometimes we may have internal battles within our soul. Our heart and our mind are battling each other like two fierce competitive warriors on the battlefield. POW! Your heart is telling you to do one thing and your mind is warning you not to take those steps. If this hasn’t happened to you yet, just keep living - it will. You'll definitely be torn! Undoubtedly during these times, you won’t know which way to turn as these powerful internal signals may be miles ap

By Vernalee A Monday morning quarterback is someone who is always criticizing and saying how he/she would have done something better or differently after the event has passed. Monday morning quarterbacks always provide commentaries the day after the game. They are after the facts/events critics and experts. These so called quarterbacks also spread their wings to analyzing life situations. They are the first to tell you what you did wrong. I am sure that you know a few! H