On a trip to Florida’s Gulf Coast, I witnessed a beach restoration project. The beach, seriously eroded by high winds and surging waves caused by tropical storms, had all but disappeared. In fact, the coast had washed away to the point that high tide threatened the beachfront properties. The Atlantic Ocean that stole the sand dumped it in a nearby… Read More
Devotions
Becoming a Mary
We live a fast-paced lifestyle. Our culture is driven to succeed, to acquire, to achieve. With the internet, we learned to rely on instant answers to our questions, instant delivery, and instant gratification. It often seemed the world was spinning faster than ever. And now, due to the Coronavirus and the Shelter-in-Place orders, our lives changed drastically. We’re left with… Read More
Mastering Anxiety During Tough Times
Worry is a thin stream of fear trickling through the mind. If encouraged, it cuts a channel into which all other thoughts are drained. A.S. Roche Mnemonic (ni-mon-ik) is a term I learned when I studied education. It’s a memory technique that helps us recall important and relevant information, and teachers use them to help students learn. No doubt you’ve… Read More