It’s February. Valentine’s Day is approaching and talk of love is all around. And I have a challenge…. Everyday this month let’s make the effort to tell people we love them and are thankful for them. If you were to die tomorrow, would the people in your life know what they mean to you? Well,…
He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then He said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” Rev. 21:5 January Gratitude – my favorite quotes this month. Be true to yourself, help others, make each day your masterpiece, make friendship a fine art, drink deeply from…
I knew this week’s posts were going to be hard for me to write. But I had no idea how hard…. I have a really bad attitude about exercise. (Please don’t give me a pep talk. I’m happy for those of you who love it. I’m annoyed with those who hate it and do it anyway.)…
In my search for movement motivation and inspiration I found the following quotes: He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love. Ephesians 4:!6 The only exercise some people get is…
Those of you who know how much a hate to exercise might be surprised to learn that there was a time with I was a disciplined walker. Each week day morning began with 30 – 40 minutes of treadmill time. Then I was diagnosed with agitated depression/anxiety, and the side effects of the medication made…
Most of my life I’ve allowed the morning “number” to determine my mood, what I ate, how much I ate, and what I wore. I began the week telling you when my food issues began, today I want to tell you about my season of binging and how it intensified the problem. I dieted my…
For the next two weeks we’re going to look at intentional gratitude and physical health, specifically diet and exercise. After all, it’s January, everyone is talking food and fitness…. Then why is this such a big deal for me. It should be easy, but it’s not. I feel anxious and vulnerable. Because I have food issues. People…
We get the gift of gold. It has always been and still is costly and valued. God commanded the use of gold throughout the Tabernacle and the Temple . . . the Ark of the Covenant, cups, bowls, lamp stands, the altar, etc. (Exodus 25 and 1 Kings 6 & 7) Revelation 21 describes…
The Gift of Myrrh – body balm and medicine. Myrrh is the sap-like resin that comes from a thorny bush in the desert regions of Arabia, Ethiopia, and Somalia. After the gum resin is collected it is stored for about three months while it hardens into a fragrant beads. When crushed and mixed with oil…
I’ve seen the power of “we” in action. Oh, I’ve known its truth for a long time, but seeing it played out is huge. You know it too. You know that when individuals join together to make a difference big things happen. Look at the impact October pink has on us. Everywhere you look men…
Do you dream about peace? Yes, world peace would be wonderful, but you’d be happy with a little peace at home. Right? Imagine what it would be like if only . . . The kids would stop fighting. Your spouse would be more encouraging. Your house would magically clean itself, and the laundry was always…
