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When perfect is too perfect. Now wait, how is that possible?  Usually we want, need, or expect perfection.  It’s an earnest aspiration to have, and one worth working towards in most areas of our lives. When it comes to the arts, though, perfection has two problems. One: who is to decide what is perfect?  We […]

Life gets ahead of me sometimes and I’m often so busy that finding time to write my next blog seems more like a chore than a blessing. Even on my job, it seems easier to keep working than to take a break and then have the stress of catching up. So the battle between which […]

The photos are of a Quilt recently made by Muriel Brown.  Thank You, Muriel, for sharing your story, Arleen’s inspiration, with me and allowing me to add it as a Guest Post for my readers to be encouraged and even inspired to use their own talents. This is the short version of my story. Nine years ago […]

“O my soul, thou art capable of enjoying God; woe to you if thou art contented with anything less than God.” Francis DeSales I’m amazed that the God of all the universe knows each one of us by name.  Even more incredible is the fact that He cares about our lives!  Think about this: we […]

Guest Post by Colleen Jennings I am running.  Pushing through the tightness in my chest – side effects of this cold.  Pounding pavement.  I find myself looking at my feet and nowhere else.  The extent of my vision just a step or two ahead of me. Always able to see the next step.  Nothing more.  […]

I enjoy meeting and talking to people with talent. If you’ve read my book or heard me speak, you could say, “Now wait a minute, I thought you said we all have talents…” True, very true, but it’s also true that some actively use their talents more and are willing to share them. This keeps […]