An Elevated Viewpoint

An Elevated Viewpoint

By Rae Lynn DeAngelis My husband and I were looking for something fun to do one Saturday afternoon and began searching the Internet for ideas. Located only 20 minutes away, we found an historic estate called Veraestau. It was built in the early 1800s and is now an...
Mood Prescription

Mood Prescription

By Tanya Jolliffe A few weeks ago, I found it hard to make myself get up for my morning walk. It was very gray and overcast outside, but there was no forecast for rain, so what excuse did I have to skip the exercise? I thought exercising might help me feel better, so...
Heavenly Rains

Heavenly Rains

By Rae Lynn DeAngelis When we arrived at the nursing home to visit my dad, the owner greeted us at the door and waved us in. “You got here just in time,” she informed us. “A bad storm is heading our way!”  Spring storms are the norm in...
I Will Carry You

I Will Carry You

By Michele Eich Navigating the empty nest stage of life brings a mix of emotions. One day I’m loving the freedom my husband and I have to go on new adventures. The next minute I am looking at my kids’ baby pictures with tears in my eyes. Through all of it,...
Fixing Your Focus this Season

Fixing Your Focus this Season

By Rae Lynn DeAngelis I was in a rut mentally and emotionally. I couldn’t get away from all the bad news. I kept focusing on the many challenges surrounding our world in this current season: lockdowns, mandates, deaths, layoffs, supply-chain shortages. Like a...