The courage to say no
From the Heart The most powerful word to say is … NO. The most difficult word to say is … NO. For years I struggled with saying that word when…
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Just my opinion
From the Heart “I hope you don’t take this personally.” Well how else am I supposed to take it? Most people do not intend to hurt us. With that being…
Anxiety covered with worry
From the Heart You know that scripture that says “Do not be anxious about anything but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God,” Philippians…
Using the ugly word
From the Heart And the ugly four-letter word for 2020 is … MASK. Everyone has an opinion. Soon, everyone will need (or be forced) to wear one. As my least…
Let me just say . . .
From the Heart It’s 5:22 a.m. on Saturday when I look at the time on my phone. My bed hugs me tightly, but I know my column is due in…
Hearing Black and White voices
From the Heart A couple of weeks ago I asked my friend, Bryan Glover, if we could have a conversation about growing up in Noblesville. I had no idea just…
The good old days
From the Heart “Grandma, tell me ’bout the good old days.” I can just hear my grandkids saying those words, similar to the lyrics of a song by the mother/daughter…
He believed in me
From the Heart Let me tell you about the man who lived on 12th Street for 53 years. His voice was soft. I never heard him raise it. His name…
For the love of gummy worms
From the Heart If laughter is good for the soul then I have a good soul. My mother not only led me to find Jesus but she has led me…
My soul is weary
From the Heart “I’m tired, boss. Mostly I’m tired of people being ugly to each other. I’m tired of all the pain I feel and hear in the world.” –…