Seeing the invisible

By dhetzler

As I walked into my women’s bible study, Natasha, our teacher, asked me to sit next to her.  As I settled into my seat, Shelly stretched in dramatic fashion puffing out her chest. Natasha talked lively while using her hands and arms. Shelly flipped her hair. They both seemed more animated than usual. I kept…

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When you’ve bitten off more than you can chew.

By dhetzler

I leaned in closer to hear what David was saying in the cozy atmosphere of Tito’s Cantina Tequila Bar & Grille. “On Tito’s Facebook page, I saw a picture of Tito in a headlock by one of his customers.” “That’s so cool. If I meet him, I want a picture like that.” No longer had the…

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Deeper Lessons Within: The Pharisee and the Free Bird

By dhetzler

Buddy and I had a leisurely Southern breakfast. We made a few stops for souvenirs and then we headed to the beach. When we got there, everyone was packing up and leaving. I said to her, “This is great. We will have the whole beach to ourselves.” She pointed to dark looming clouds that were…

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Life lessons from the South

By dhetzler

Once a year, I go on a girls trip with my best friend, Julieann, whom I call “Buddy.” We’ve been friends for over 38 years. This year’s trip was to South Carolina and Georgia. Every time I’m with her, I inadvertently learn new life lessons and discover a deeper dimension within. First, the life lessons…

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