This month’s focus is the Power of Faith. Because many of us have faith that we will be around to see the end of this year, we plan, dream, and make resolutions. For me, the spiritual meaning of Faith in a practical world is that although things may not turn out the way I want them to, I still believe there is a God who loves me and will help things turn out good for me, no matter what. In November 2024, when I was released from my place of employment after 9-1/2 years, I had faith that God...

I had a horrific year in 2024 from beginning to end with overwhelming, stressful events. Thus, I was not really surprised that it manifested itself in cancer. Last October, I felt a "knot" in my back behind my left breast, so I scheduled an examination with whoever I could get soonest. The doctor didn't feel anything and thus agreed with my theory that perhaps I just pulled a muscle. A few weeks later in November, I was released along with 52 other employees from a place I dearly loved for...

As I prepare to celebrate 50 years on this Earth in a few short months, I have been particularly conscious of where I am in my life right...