by Patti Miinch | Jan 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
The melody of life . . . sometimes a vibrant, uplifting, pleasant score but all too often (to our human liking) a discordant tune or even an oppressive dirge. 2024 was for me largely a time of unharmonious, bleak, and tumultuous tunes. In late-October, though, the...
by Patti Miinch | Oct 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
Quick backstory: Eleven + months ago, I received an email that delivered a cherry on top of the icing on a 15-year cupcake of loss, adjustment, loss, adaptation, loss . . . Well, I think you get the picture. For over seven months, I struggled almost as much as I did...
by Patti Miinch | Aug 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
Maybe you’ve been there . . . life imploded, struggling emotionally and physically. You prayed and searched Scripture. Alone and in despair, you swallowed your pride and reached out to friends and even acquaintances. You didn’t expect any of them to fix everything, of...
by Patti Miinch | Jul 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Perspective . . . vantage point . . . call it what you will, but the lens through which you see yourself is key. Over and again, studies indicate that the vast majority of people view (i.e. assess) themselves through the lens of two things. The first, and most...
by Patti Miinch | Jul 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
We Americans are known for our fierce commitment to and love for freedom, both as collectively as a nation and as individuals. In truth, I believe that all people long for freedom. Physical freedom, yes, but also — and even more importantly — spiritual and emotional...
