“Shared By Carla” Keith, Evan… I’m on a different journey in my life. I’m getting old and I’m on my own for the first time. I always thought things would be different. I may not have a chance to say these things to you. So, permit me to say them now. Wait, don’t say a word, …
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Using All Your Strength
“Shared By Carla” A young boy was walking with his father along a country road. When they came across a very large tree branch the boy asked, “Do you think I could move that branch?” His father answered, “If you use all your strength, I’m sure you can.” So the boy tried mightily to lift, …
Pounding In and Pulling Out Nails
“Shared By Carla” When my daughter was confronted with the fact that she had really hurt another child with a mean comment, she cried and immediately wanted to apologize. That was a good thing, but I wanted her to know an apology can’t always make things better. So I told her the parable of …
Don’t Hope – Decide
Shared By Carla – Don’t Hope – Decide ****************************************************** While waiting to pick up a friend at the airport in Portland, Oregon, I had one of those life-changing experiences that you hear other people talk about — the kind that sneaks up on you unexpectedly. This one occurred a mere two feet away from me. …
Harvesting Love
Shared By Carla ***************************************************************************************************** “If a job is worth doing, it’s worth doing right. There’s no satisfaction in doing anything halfway!” My father preached those wise words of wisdom to me from the time I was old enough to grasp their meaning. And, Dad was right! For me, a job well done brings happiness like …