July 2010 Blog Posts (6)

The key to mastering fear

These are fearful times in which we live. The economy! Oh my, the job losses! Is that headache a brain tumor? Is that plastic cup I’m drinking from slowly poisoning me?

The ready availability of things to worry about is nothing new to the human condition. The difference today though is our awareness of all things that go bump in the night is broadcasted 24/7. And then it’s Twittered and posted on Facebook and….

Geesh. Someone get me… Continue

Added by Theresa Lode on July 28, 2010 at 2:10pm — 1 Comment

I pray I give my children wings to follow their dreams and I pray they will share their dreams with me as they discover them.

I pray I give my children wings to follow their dreams and I pray they will share their dreams with me as they discover them.
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Added by Angel Faulk on July 26, 2010 at 3:49pm — 1 Comment

See The World

I was on line at a local discount store and overheard a heartbreaking conversation between a Mom and her son this week. It was easy to spot how busy this Mom was, she was juggling a few things, was obviously frustrated that the line was going too slow and kept telling her son to stop looking around and just 'stand still'.…

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Added by Deb Ingino on July 24, 2010 at 1:15pm — 1 Comment

I've outted myself!

It’s been a struggle for a long time. I’ve never quite felt right. Fear and shame have kept me from admitting who I am. Christian circles in particular don’t know what to do with people like me…overall a good gal who loves God but…geesh….there’s those differences.

Initially I thought it was just a passing stage. Certainly everyone experiences those, right? But then I realized I was born this way. Wired differently. But I’ve been keeping it a secret because I know even those who love… Continue

Added by Theresa Lode on July 22, 2010 at 1:39pm — 2 Comments

This Valedictorian understands true education

Here's a speech that friend sent to me. I found her blog and have included that link. Also, here's the newspaper story on the graduation ceremony. (Surprise! They didn't cover the flavor of her out-of-the-park speech.) This young lady has wisdom beyond her years and I know that you will be impressed by this.…

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Added by Theresa Lode on July 20, 2010 at 8:15pm — No Comments

It's either THIS or THAT

Seth Godin’s recent blog entry puzzled me for awhile. It simply read: The only possible response….isn’t.

Huh? I took another swig of my coffee. The only possible response isn’t….WHAT? How dare this brilliant writing leave me hanging on…on….a linking verb! We all know a linking verb needs to be linked to a noun. Then I GOT it. Do you need a little help?

The only possible response….isn’t the ONLY POSSIBLE RESPONSE. Or in the words of… Continue

Added by Theresa Lode on July 18, 2010 at 5:50pm — 2 Comments