When You Need a Do-Over


  I’m not the best golfer. I’ve been known to hit a wild shot off the first tee, turn to my friends, and say, “How about a mulligan?” Maybe you know what that’s like. You’ve made a mess of something…a relationship, a job, your finances. And you’d really like a do-over—a chance to try again […]

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2 Questions for You


  It’s the day before New Year’s Eve. Most of us have been in a sugar coma for the last week. One day blends into the next with a strange mix of doing a lot and nothing at all, which is somehow exhausting. At this point, I’m not sure that I even know what day […]

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When Christmas Hurts


  For most people, Christmas is a time of warm memories and timeless traditions. Folks spend the holiday with loved ones eating yummy food, exchanging gifts, and having a merry time. But for some, Christmas can be a painful experience. Maybe… This is your first Christmas after the divorce, and your kids will be with […]

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4 Good Reasons to Forgive


  A little boy was sitting on a park bench in obvious pain. A man walking by asked him what was wrong. The young boy said, “I’m sitting on a bumble bee.” The man urgently asked, “Then why don’t you get up?” The boy replied, “Because I figure I’m hurting him more than he is […]

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You’ll Never Grow in Isolation

3 girls standing together outdoors laughing

Imagine that you go to see a performance of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony. But as the curtain rises, you see there’s only one person on stage. They’re going to try to play this iconic piece of music…as a solo. Horrible! That music was intended to be played by a group of musicians. I’m a musician and […]

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