by Beth Lueders | May 13, 2023 | Blog Post, Everyday People, Family, Perspective, Uncategorized
On my kitchen counter rests a framed silhouette of a woman above the words of Proverbs 31:25: “…she smiles at the future” (NASB). This gift from a friend reminds me of my mother. Despite ongoing life challenges—and in her last year losing most of her teeth to...
by Beth Lueders | Nov 19, 2022 | Blog Post, Everyday People, Perspective, Resilience
Second best. Second best deserves more applause. When is coming in second actually a better accomplishment? Eric Larsen, America’s most accomplished polar explorer, has poignant thoughts on coming in just shy of a top-tier goal. For his December 2018 trek to reach the...
by Beth Lueders | Oct 21, 2022 | Blog Post, Everyday People, Perspective
One of my greatest joys as a writer is reconnecting with someone I interviewed for an article years earlier. Recently, I enjoyed this honor when I talked with Lt. Col. (retired) Brian Birdwell. Brian is a 9/11 Pentagon survivor. American Airlines Flight 77 was...
by Beth Lueders | Aug 27, 2022 | Blog Post, Everyday People, Resilience
Go on, flourish! While you’re at it, enjoy more fun. Really? If you’re like me, you may need some rust knocked off your flourish and fun buttons these days. I must say that I’m enamored by the word flourish. A few years ago, a close friend of mine gifted me with a...
by Beth Lueders | Aug 13, 2022 | Blog Post, Everyday People, Perspective
Every week I meet people who want to give up. Yes, some want to throw in the towel and call it a life. Others simply slump discouraged and defeated unsure of how to move forward. I get it. I’ve been there enough times myself and it’s one of the reasons I write about...
by Beth Lueders | May 27, 2022 | Blog Post, Everyday People, Resilience
Some define a hero as a person admired for tremendous achievements or noble qualities or someone who saved the day. Others of us consider a hero someone modeling strength, ability or courage by just living out life—whether someone notices or not. As Memorial Day...
