Hello readers! November already?!? Where has 2025 gone? Honorable Living November always seems to invite gratitude, doesn’t it? The world moves fast, and the pull toward Christmas starts earlier every year. I tend to be a little rebellious about it, and instead of getting into Christmas just yet, try to linger in fall just a […]
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October has already been full of meaning. A beloved young family member underwent long-awaited heart surgery—a huge relief and blessing after the procedure was postponed from July. I had the chance to travel to Charleston, SC, combining family support, business, and some well-earned downtime with my husband (including walks on our loved Folly Beach.) The
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I was really blessed by this recent email from a reader: “Hi Beth, I thought I would let you know that I am so glad that you have returned to sending out newsletters. I have enjoyed reading all of them and it brightens my day. Thank you for the tips on how to manage content
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Hi friends, Every so often, I like to pause and share a handful of reflections that have been on my mind—ideas about how we see the world, how we shape our surroundings, and how we keep learning and growing. This time, I’m writing about the pitfalls of generalizations, the surprising control we actually have over
How You Show Up Matters Read More »
Welcome to September! Are you a pumpkin spice fan? I’m not, really—though I think fall may be my favorite season. Still, I try to enjoy each season as it comes, so you won’t catch me rushing ahead to Christmas just yet! Here are some thoughts for this issue—I’d love to hear yours. Honorable Living “I’ll
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Hello and welcome to the next edition of Unlimited HOPE – with insights to brighten your day! Honorable Living Each Sunday, I prepare a summary of the message from our church, along with a study sheet for those who want to reflect more deeply during the week. We recently finished the book of Ruth, and
The Next Best Thing Read More »
It’s been a minute. Actually about 1,364,725 minutes, since I last posted (January, 2023.) I took a LOOOONGG break from regular writing/blogging, although I’ve remained active on social media, particularly Facebook, where a lot of my readers seem to be. I just looked back on that post reflecting on a hard year, and two years
Hello Again After a LOT of Minutes! Read More »
2022 – A Reflection This has been one of the hardest years of our lives. Yet, it’s also one where we’ve grown closer to God and to each other. We are walking in more of a “just for today” mindset, trying not to borrow trouble, living in the “What is?” rather than the “What if?”
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I’m honored to host the Leadership Development Carnival this month, full of great wisdom from leaders around the world! Robyn McLeod of Thoughtful Leaders Blog presents You Think You’re Listening, but You’re Missing So Much. Here’s What to Do About It where she shares three simple steps for strengthening your “listen completely” muscle. You will
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Have you ever walked away from a conversation and asked yourself, “What just happened? Did I fall for that again?” It’s often challenging to deal with difficult people. One of the hardest parts is feeling blindsided by conversation tactics that don’t serve the dialog or the relationship, especially if you are trying to address a
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