The first week in August is Simplify Your Life Week. Simplify Your Life Week is observed during [the first week of] August each year. This holiday encourages those who need to refocus their lives and declutter – that doesn’t just mean objects. The idea is to eliminate anything that causes stress or anxiety. Most of us… Read More
The #1 post here at Counting My Blessings by far is – 5 Verses to Pray When You Need God to Do the Impossible. The truth is people are facing seemingly impossible circumstances every day. Here are just some of the comments I’ve received on that post from the past year… ♥ My dear cousin… Read More
So, I have a question for you… 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. On a scale of 1 to 10 how would you describe your current level of peace if 1 is “I am completely stressed out and overwhelmed with worry and anxiety” and 10 is “I’m so completely peaceful .… Read More
Do you ever feel like the world is drowning in frustration and anger? Just turn on the news or spend a little time on social media and you’d start to believe that frustrated and angry appears to be the mood of the day. Add to that moms and dads being confined at home with their… Read More
The truth is . . . everyone talks to themselves. Some of us talk out loud—because well, it can feel like no one else is listening! Am I right? But even if you don’t actually say the words aloud, everyone has an inner voice that is rarely if ever silent. So, stop with me for… Read More
It seems like everywhere I look, friends and family . . . even complete strangers are overwhelmed by grief. Covid and chaos have caused us to lose loved ones, jobs, and financial security. Isolation and emotional stress has broken relationships, worsened depression, and increased substance abuse. The list of reasons people are grieving is growing… Read More
All over the world, there are people going through difficult and heartbreaking circumstances. Countless individuals who have prayed and prayed, waiting for God to move on their need . . . waiting and wondering if this time He might actually allow the unimaginable. Maybe you’ve been there. Maybe you’re there now. You can’t find a… Read More
Are you tired of all of the conflicting messages out there? People all claiming to know the truth but differing in their “facts?” I don’t know about you … but I’ve grown weary of it all! I need more! When the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream asking: “What do you want? Ask, and… Read More
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8 Are you an adventurer … someone who’s forever chasing after your next “new” and “exciting” product and experience? Or… Are you a fan of the status quo … someone who is still using the same skin care products you used in high school and heading… Read More
Even with all the chaos and confusion, it’s a blessing to grow up and live in the United States. Oh, I know we’re full of conflict and our list of things we could do better is long . . . but friends, at this point, we are free! I looked up the Bill of Rights… Read More
I prayed until my knees were raw. Day after day, week after week and months led to years and the wait never seemed to end. I imagine you’ve experienced a time when you have had to wait on God too. Maybe your going through one of those times right now. Your heart longs for: A… Read More
I’ve been challenged on social media lately to defend my view of the idealogy that science is based on facts and faith is based on feelings. The truth is . . . the Bible is a book of facts that have withstood the test of time. Archeological finds support the historical details of the Bible.… Read More
When I was a little girl, a look of disappointment or disapproval was the only thing my parents or teachers needed to do to change my attitude and behavior. Yep, I am a firstborn people-pleaser! Even as a teen and young adult, I carefully evaluated my words and actions and did what I could to avoid… Read More
On the list of things most of us wish Jesus hadn’t said … this would be at the top! But it’s right there in Matthew… “You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!” Matthew 5:43–44 Love your enemies! Really?!… Read More
I have always struggled with the idea of loving myself. As someone who was at church every time the doors were open … I was taught a lot about the importance of loving others but not so much about loving myself. But if you look around today … talk about “self-love” is everywhere. For example,… Read More