Children can say some pretty mean things, can’t they? “Oh, you’re stupid.” “You can’t be on our team.” “Nobody likes you.” Unfortunately, we adults say some pretty mean things too.  It just comes out differently.  Sometimes our hurtful words show up in statements of anger.  Other times they show up in gossip, behind-the-back conversations, or simply the sarcastic put-down.  And at other times the words we intend to be funny or witty cross the line, and nobody leaves the conversation feeling good about what was said.  Most

[A note from Gaye:  Thank you for the guest post, Kelli Wommack!  Kelli and I are both speaking at The Refine Conference in September in Bloomington, MN.] I couldn’t do anything about it. I was in front of the room being interviewed with the rest of the women retreat speakers.  But, I heard it… …my cell phone. I had forgotten to put it on vibrate when the session started. Now, I was being asked about my family and my hopes for the weekend and all I could

My friend Jeanette has had to say good-bye to her brother-in-law, brother, and her mother in the last 18 months.  Illness and death have been frequent visitors. We had a great catch-up conversation a few evenings ago, and she reminded me… “Gaye, remember to appreciate the people you love.  Take time with them.  Be grateful for every moment you share with them. You don’t know how many more conversations you can have.” This morning in church, our friend Tom commented on the beautiful sunny, winter day we’re