Pride Comes Before The Fall
When my children were preschool age, we owned a VHS player. For those unfamiliar, you would put a cassette tape about 4 X 8 inches big into a slot to watch a movie on your television. Ours suddenly...
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Author: Laura Colella
Meek Not Weak
Recently, I asked my four-year-old grandson if he had any advice for his cousin, who will soon have a baby sister. He cocked his head to consider it before replying, “Be nice to her and don’t hit...
Reactive Leadership
love fantasy books and movies—Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Harry Potter, The Chronicles of Narnia—entering into a new, imagined story where the creatures are otherworldly and the adventures are...
Where Should I Sit?
“I didn’t know where to sit at the wedding reception. So, I sat at the head table.”
Can you imagine doing this? Can you imagine someone else doing this?
You probably know a person who thinks...
A Promise, Not A Threat
Believe it or not, I was a rebellious teenager. For the sake of keeping this short, let’s just say my testimony is a wild ride of a hurting young person overwhelmingly and abundantly redeemed by...
Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing
Have you ever known anyone you would describe as a wolf in sheep’s clothing? Do you remember how they made you feel? What they said or did to you to help you realize their character doesn’t match...
From the Heart, the Mouth Speaks
The other day, my best friend asked, "Do these pants look okay?" I thought they looked horrendous because of the shoes he insisted on wearing daily. But I said, "Yep, honey, they're okay."
Let Your “Yes” Be “Yes”
My 7-year-old granddaughter asked me to come to her house in Florida for her birthday in March and stay overnight. Touched, I said, “I will be there.” She looked me in the eye, held out her little...
Walk Wisely In The Dark
Have you ever been in the dark? I mean, really in the dark? I once toured an underground cavern. Our guide led us down a narrow, steep spiral staircase deep inside the rock. She explained all kinds of...