Tag Archives: kindness

The Man on the Bicycle

A broken-down SUV in a rough neighborhood. A stranger on a bicycle. A pocketknife, a scrap of foam, and a repair I never forgot. More than 25 years later, I still wonder whether that moment was ordinary kindness—or something more. Continue reading

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Quick Thought – Saturday, November 8, 2025 – Lessons From Mom: Thank Those Who Compliment You

This is the 13th of 25 special reflections based on lessons I learned from my mother. These will run from my birthday on October 27 until her birthday on November 20. Read 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 …give thanks in all circumstances; … Continue reading

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The Choice That Defines Us

My mom used to remind us that our actions are always choices—taking offense, showing grace, being kind, forgiving, telling the truth. She made those choices every day, and in doing so, she changed the world around her. I hope I can live that kind of life—the kind that chooses love, even when it’s hard. Continue reading

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The Christmas Gift I Received by Giving

“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” – Acts 20:35 I never expected to cry the entire drive home that Christmas Eve. But the lesson the Lord taught me that night has stayed with me ever since. It … Continue reading

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, July 15, 2025: Justice for Jim

Read Micah 6:6-16 He has told you, O man, what is good;     and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness,     and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8 Reflect Life hadn’t been easy for Jim. … Continue reading

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Quick Thought – Sunday, July 13, 2025: Making a Lasting Difference

Read 1 Timothy 6:11-19 They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share… 1 Timothy 6:18 Reflect It was like nothing I had ever seen — that anyone had ever seen. … Continue reading

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My Definition of Romantic: More than a Feeling

Daily Question: What is your definition of romantic? To me, romance isn’t about the big, dramatic gestures you see in movies. It’s not all roses and candlelit dinners — though those can be nice. For me, real romance is quieter and … Continue reading

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Quick Thought – Friday, November 8, 2024 – Lessons From Mom: Thank Those Who Compliment You

This is the 13th of 25 special reflections based on lessons I learned from my mother. These will run from my birthday on October 27 until her birthday on November 20. Read 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 …give thanks in all circumstances; … Continue reading

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Quick Thought – Monday, July 15, 2024: Justice for Jim

Read Micah 6:6-16 He has told you, O man, what is good;     and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness,     and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8 Reflect Life hadn’t been easy for Jim. … Continue reading

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Quick Thought – Saturday, July 13, 2024: Making a Lasting Difference

Read 1 Timothy 6:11-19 They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share… 1 Timothy 6:18 Reflect It was like nothing I had ever seen — that anyone had ever seen. … Continue reading

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