Mental Health

Mental Health

Just recently, my 17-year-old daughter asked if she could take a mental health day off of school.  I said, of course, you can, but I also wondered if everything was ok.  She said that she was a bit burnt out and needed a day to chill out and take a...

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Church

Church

Holy week reminds me of how fast this year flew by and that it is the second Easter that some will have missed going to their place of worship to celebrate this awesome event.  Easter is known to be one of the most important Church services as the focus is...

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The Box

The Box

I'm sure you have all heard the term "step out of the box," but what exactly does that mean?  First, let's try to determine what the box is.  Is it the perfectly packaged life that we have dreamed of or carved out for ourselves?  Is it how we do things...

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Lessons

Lessons

My youngest daughter, who is now 14, recently went to a gathering with her friends at an indoor trampoline park.  Unfortunately, she bounced wrong, fell, and landed on her ankle, which is now fractured, and her leg is in a cast.  The worst part about all of that is that...

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Anchored

Anchored

Boating is a big deal for many here in Florida.  Our Islands are the perfect place for boating since you can access the water from the gulf, bay, and canals.  Anyone familiar with boating knows a thing or two about an anchor.   An anchor is to keep a vessel...

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