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Blessing Others Blesses You
When we give of our time, energy, and resources to bless someone else, something incredible happens. Recently, I have witnessed this in my own family. Our church has an incredible ministry on Wednesdays and Saturdays in downtown Indianapolis. Dedicated volunteers take food, clothing, and the gospel message to those who are homeless or in need …
A Ripple in the Pond
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 2 Cor 12:9 2020 has been a year of trials, but in our weakness, God reveals his …
The Other Side of Giving
Have you ever had a time in your life that was so impactful that it is a defining moment that you will never forget? Well, that happened to me in 2012. A good friend of mine asked if I would go on a mission trip to Haiti with her. I had been on several mission …
How I Choose to Move
I like routines, so each morning starts the same. I get up feed the dogs, make my coffee, and have my coffee with Jesus time. After the caffeine has kicked in, I am ready to move. Some days I enjoy a quiet run by myself. Just me and the outdoors. Some runs are easier than …
Speech and Swallowing disorders in Parkinson Disease
Individuals and families coping with Parkinson Disease have several key members as part of their care team, but one member that isn’t always first to be thought of is a speech-language pathologist. Speech-language pathologists specialize in treatment of voice and swallowing disorders, and research indicates that 75-90% of individuals with Parkinson Disease experience speech and …
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Banana Pound Cake
INGREDIENTS: 3 tsp. Plus 3 cups Sugar, divided 1 cup Butter, softened 6 Eggs 1 cup Mashed Ripe Bananas (about 2 medium) 1 ½ tsp. Vanilla Extract ½ tsp. Lemon Extract 3 cups All-Purpose Flour ¼ tsp. Baking Soda 1 cup (8 ounces) Sour Cream GLAZE: 1 ½ cups Confectioners’ Sugar ½ tsp. Vanilla Extract …
A Good Man
Born on this day, December 12, 1931, in a house near some trees at 69 and Greenfield Avenue. Moved to a log cabin near the amphitheater entrance. He was the second boy and fifth of eleven children. As a child he got Scarlet Fever, which led to a kidney infection, that nearly took his life. …
#GIVINGTUESDAYNOW
Gratitude is always a good play Gratitude is making a curtain-call these days as we begin to weaken the death grip that the corono-virus has on our world. The use of the term “world” is intentional as we are raising up out of the collective fog that has enveloped our world over the last 30 …
Thank You Jesus
Gratitude. It comes easily when things are going well. Thank you, Lord, for the promotion…the vacation…the obedient kids…good health…when everything on the list is neatly checked off. But, what about when life isn’t so neatly wrapped up with a bow on top? When there is no promotion, but a loss of a job? When there …
The Blessing Jar
An attitude of gratitude was a quality that was instilled in me as a child. I’m grateful that my parents chose the “glass half full” approach and, as much as possible, would maintain a positive attitude through all of life’s ups and downs. While it didn’t always come easy, and I’m sure there were many …