Friends in Faith: Patricia Lorenz

Cheesehead hat. Goofy fake teeth. Practical jokes. Humor that can make you laugh till you cry. That’s how many people would describe Patricia Lorenz, the longtime Daily Guideposts writer, one of the top Chicken Soup for the Soul contributors, and author of 14 books with titles like Grab the Extinguisher, My Birthday Cake’s on Fire… Continue reading Friends in Faith: Patricia Lorenz

Many Parts, All Important

Note: On Tuesdays and some Sundays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. I had dinner recently with a couple of friends, and one of them said she doesn’t know where I get the energy to do all I do—a full-time… Continue reading Many Parts, All Important

Friends in Faith: Lisa Julia Hill-Sutton

In the 18 months or so I’ve known her, I don’t think I’ve ever seen Lisa Julia Hill-Sutton as anything less than serene. Maybe it’s due to her strong faith that has weathered some storms, including the loss of a husband and a son many years ago and, more recently, the loss of two beloved… Continue reading Friends in Faith: Lisa Julia Hill-Sutton

On the Nightstand: Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World

Well, seriously, how do you not admire the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu, both Nobel Peace Prize laureates? I’m grateful to my friend Blythe Gifford for giving me this book for Christmas; I’ve been meaning to read it for two years. In this time when it seems everything is changing, it’s a reality check to… Continue reading On the Nightstand: Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World