A surprise can be a wonderful thing—or not so much. Sometimes an unexpected event rocks my world in a good way, but other times a surprise flips me upside down, leaving my day looking very different than the image in my early morning mind. During the last two months, most of my days have looked […]
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The Irony of Self-Discipline
Discipline. The very word sends heartbeats to a higher rate, instantly raising blood pressure. No one really likes discipline; we seldom ask for it. So the thought of invoking discipline upon myself rarely sends me into spurts of rapture. Yet, maturity demands my ability to control my own behaviors, attitudes, even thoughts. Why then, do […]
Perspective in a Storm
May 15, 2013, I drove home from work watching skies and hearing the emergency broadcast alert warning signal frequently. When the announcer indicated a severe storm capable of producing large hail in the area, followed by a forecasted arrival time in Granbury, I glanced at the clock. “Lord, please let me get home before it […]
Paradigm Shift – I am a Writer
My name is Lisa, and I’m a writer. I didn’t always feel that way. A paradigm shift happened over time. Not so long ago and in a place quite near, when asked, “What do you do for a living?” my answer came with a sigh. “I’m a business analyst.” Depending on who did the asking, […]