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The Storm

Posted on April 2, 2026 by msw blog

I can say now: the storms of life gave me the wisdom I lean on now, when the skies are clear. What once felt like the end became the match that ignited a flame of faith I didn’t know was … Continue reading →

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Life Lessons

Posted on February 28, 2026 by msw blog

A little Monday reflection for you because, at 61, I can honestly say every experience, good, bad, or heartbreaking, has been a teacher guiding me to this moment. When you’re young, failure feels final. But I’ve learned that failure is … Continue reading →

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I’m learning a new life purpose

Posted on February 26, 2026 by msw blog

I recently began a guided journal called Living Fearless that teaches you how to get to the core of who God created you to be, before life’s bumps and bruises. Then, you take what you’ve learned and fold it into new projects, … Continue reading →

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The Last Lecture

Posted on January 12, 2026 by msw blog

The Last Lecture (2008, 206 pages) by Randy Pausch. I read this book years ago. I didn’t remember it all when I picked it up again, but the convertible story has always stuck with me. It is a story in which … Continue reading →

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failure

Posted on December 26, 2025 by msw blog

You’re going to fail. Probably more than once. It’s okay to fail, and it’s OK to fall apart in the moment — but you have to take the lesson you just learned and get back on your feet because that’s … Continue reading →

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