In my quest to keep my blog simple and helpful to you - I'd like to ask you the same question I asked myself this morning as I journalled. At the end of the day what will make you feel as though you've used this day well? In our current state of constantly responding to the beeps and dings that capture our attention - we often give up our own peace of mind. So today, I'd like you to stop and think. What would satisfy you today? The trick is not thinking past bedtime. You can't go into Continue Reading
Are you Half-Hearted or Whole-Hearted?
Judgmental people really bug me! But you know what?! Oh, yeah, I’m sure you know what I’m going to say. I’m one of them. Did you know we can learn a lot about ourselves when we’re judgmental?! Yep, if we’re honest with ourselves – there is great value in noticing other’s foibles!! Ha… Here’s an example. We have a wonderful fellowship group that my husband and I attend regularly. On this particular night a new couple joined our group. During the prayer request time, the husband shared Continue Reading
About That Mirror…
When I hung up the phone after we talked last week, my heart was conflicted. I was both touched deeply by your honesty and love - yet saddened by your struggle. Listening to your heart, I prayed for the words to respond. When you are struggling, I always want to find a solution and make things better – like when you were little. But in the end, just being understood and loved is what we all want/need. Good thing! Because it’s rare that I Continue Reading
Let’s Tend to the Needs of Our Children
I’m at a loss for words. Simply because there are no words. Words can not console those who hurt. Did you know that there have been over 200 school shootings that have occurred since Columbine in 1999? Actually, 208 to be exact. Granted they weren’t all mass shootings, but they still brought horror and fear. And sadly, they aren’t likely to stop. Unless something radically changes. If you’ve been a parent or been involved in the life of a child, you know that true, effectual Continue Reading