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My aunt has several wooden jigsaw puzzles made by ELMS Puzzles. It’s tradition to work on these puzzles when we get together. More recently, I’ve had the privilege of bringing home a few of them each time I visit so I can work on them at my leisure. These puzzles intrigue me for several reasons: […]

As many of you know, I wrote a book about creativity. In a nutshell, my emphasis is about how to find and use our God-given talents. How we need to push past our insecurities and work at developing our abilities. Within those 65,000 words I touched on this point: if you’re not good at a […]

Isa 9:6  For unto us a Child is Born, unto us a Son is Given: and the Government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. This well-known verse often gets mentioned at this time of year because it speaks […]

Maybe it’s because I’ve reached the point where I’m eligible for a senior citizen discount at some retail establishments. Or possibly because the job I have involves sitting behind a desk for a majority of the day. Whatever the reason I have an increasing regard for the zest I see in the lives of many […]

Most of us enjoy doing things that go beyond our daily responsibilities. For some, its gardening, cooking, or crafts, for others its painting, writing, or music.  Then there are sports: hiking, golf, yoga or working out at the gym, along with team sports where available. The list could continue, but you get it. These are […]

“As you read these questions, be sure to think about your answers. Have you ever found yourself busier than you want to be? Has it been by choice or circumstance? When you find yourself in these situations, do you let some things slide? If yes, what gives? Or do you try to do everything? If […]