Fickle People

On June 16, 1858, future president of the United States Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous House Divided speech after he accepted the Illinois Republican Party’s nomination for United States senator. People can be so fickle. An important source of social identity and self-esteem is a person’s sense of belonging to a group, (e.g., religious denomination, college, race, social class, political party, etc.) With an US versus THEM mentality. I see prejudice (negative attitudes), stereotypes (beliefs […]

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Feeling Baffled?

“Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?” (Romans 11:34 NIV) While studying 1 Kings chapter 17, a number of thoughts came to mind as I meditated on verse 9 wherein the word of the Lord came to the prophet Elijah, saying: “Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. See, I have commanded a widow there to provide for you.” God tells his prophet to […]

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Chicken Soup Is Good for You

Reflections of a Septuagenarian appears in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Attitude of Gratitude Snippets of my true story have been shared with the world. As a two-time breast cancer survivor, I’m delighted to be alive to see it in print. Whew! What a journey! Read and be inspired by a grateful heart and do take time to enjoy each day, come what may, trusting God every step of the way. Give thanks in all […]

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Attitude of Gratitude

One of my radio broadcasts bears the same title as the Chicken Soup for the Soul:Attitude of Gratitude publication that includes a submission of mine. It is my sheer delight to be able to pass words of wisdom from yesteryear to future generations in my Reflections of a Septuagenarian submission. Words are immortal. Use them wisely, I say, for you never know how they can impact another person’s life. For example, when I read, “My […]

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