by Millie Watkins | Sep 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
Have you ever been there? A bunch of friends or family, snacks and beverages in the middle of the table, or maybe it’s lunch or dinner. The conversation takes care of itself, a comment here and there, some stories, plenty of laughter. Sometimes you join the banter,...
by Millie Watkins | Apr 22, 2024 | Prayer, Uncategorized
When is the last time I found myself in silence? I’ve been paying attention to when and how I pray. And I’m pretty sure I need more silence to give prayer the priority I want to give it. But, how can I turn down the noise and pray? If faith filled living demands...
by Millie Watkins | Feb 19, 2024 | Prayer, Uncategorized
In January I identified three action steps to prioritize for the year. Pray, Learn and Encourage. The first few weeks of the year have brought their mix of illness, boredom, joys and problems. The perfect laboratory to put my priorities to the test. I put...
by Millie Watkins | Nov 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
I like to see the glass at least half full. Better yet, seventy-five percent. I want to write about hope and choices and new perspectives. Got a problem? Look at it as an opportunity? Hurt by a relationship? Consider the situation from the other’s perspective and...
by Millie Watkins | Sep 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
In a 2002 Episode of the television show the West Wing, writer, Aaron Sorkin creates a scenario with the fictional US president Bartlet playing chess with one of his aides. Their game is frequently interrupted by the need to monitor an unfolding international crisis....
by Millie Watkins | Jul 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
We’ve all heard the admonition to Seize the Day. It inspires us to make the most of our time, focus on productivity and take every opportunity. Given my “type A” personality I’ve always believed this to be good advice. But as I consider the thorny problems in my life...
