There’s a popular saying that goes like this: “People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you figure out which one it is, you will know what to do for each person.” I think we’ve all experienced these three types of friendships. And then there are those friends you […]

I was sitting in the waiting room at the doctor’s office recently when a woman answered her phone and immediately put the call on speaker. She chatted for several minutes, and although I tried to block it out, I could tell it was not an urgent call. I fought the impulse to give her the […]

April is national volunteer month. It’s billed as “a time to celebrate and recognize the contributions of volunteers.” The act of giving back can take many forms. It can mean volunteering ones time by showing up at a soup kitchen, donating money or items, serving on a non-profit board, or any number of actions that […]