Do we stand up firmly for our children, being steady, stable guides? Do we question what others deem invaluable to teach our children or do we simply give up the terrain? Do we make certain as a teacher, that we teach correct principles? It is such an awesome responsibility to be a great teacher

Our hearts, our souls, our minds have potential beyond our greatest imagination. We can become anything we want if we just remember who we are and if we do not choke off our powers by brooding over some small fault or by feeling inferior.

Music by Sally DeFord - Because He Lives

I need you and your optimism to put one step in front of another when hard things and hard times hit. I need you to remember God and our fellow spiritual brothers and sisters who are struggling, living in war-torn regions, are homeless, hungry and hoping another answers their silent plea for help.

Music:  Hymnal I Need you

Accompaniment:  Sally Deford

Performer:  Allyse Smith Taylor 

If you are in the business of selling, which most professions would be classified here.  You will find to be truly successful you need to develop the ability to anticipate the needs of others and to be able to walk where they trod.  When we find ourselves in the space of empathy, it inspires us to be giving and selfless.

Music:  Every Child a Priomise by Keiki O Ka 'Aina and Robi Kahakalau

When we consider 1440, the number of minutes in each day, we know that there is not another human being on the planet that can bank time.  The question becomes, what is different in how people use their time allotment?

As kids of all ages join teams and strive to get a little playing time on the court or field, the thought comes to my mind. Are we exerting as much effort to be on the Lord's team? Serving on the Lord’s team does not happen by chance.

Music by Sally DeFord sung by: James Loynes and Allyse Smith Taylor "Because He Lives"

"True love, selfless love, does not wither as life becomes more complex and difficult. If anything, the roots and branches of our love grow deeper and wider with each shared experience—even unexpected or challenging experiences." [Lloyd Newell, Music and the Spoken Word, March 20, 2022]

Music by Sally DeFord, Sung by Allyse Smith Taylor "An Angel to Watch over Me"

I had a friend that shared the following, "Sharyl, I don't do weight loss anymore, because when you lose something you tend to find it again." Weight release has a nice ring to it.

Life isn't always good or bad. Sometimes life just is what it is. However, it is always what we say it is. What are you saying today? Our perspective transforms life experiences into what we want them to become.

around the bend of the road, was the light blue flag. I parked and approached the camp. It was the place. I had a map but needed some good guidance by one who knew the different family camps and I needed the faith to follow that guidance.