I came across this video on YouTube the other day, and . . . well, it just makes me laugh. Tomorrow is Happiness Happens Day! It all began back in 1999, when the Secret Society of Happy People started with the celebration of Admit You’re Happy Day. In 2000 the celebration expanded to the entire…
Are you enjoying a simplified life or are you overwhelmed with noise, activity, and stuff? Yesterday, I shared a dozen ways you can simplify your schedule; tomorrow I’ll give you steps to simplify and organize your finances and stuff. For today, let’s take a look at what others have to say about the blessing of…
You can be happy. Really. I haven’t always believed it. I know situations and experiences can cause temporary unhappiness, but you and I get to decide whether we’ll allow sadness to linger. If you want to be happier, you have to be willing to make a few adjustments 25 Secrets and Quotes to Make You Happy 1. Decide you want…
Woo Hoo! It’s No Housework Day! A day to forget those daily chores . . . to leave the laundry until tomorrow, pile the dishes in the sink, and ignore the crumbs on the floor. It’s time to celebrate. If I could, I would declare everyday – No Housework Day! From Punchbowl: National No Housework…
April 1. This is the day upon which we are reminded of what we are on the other three hundred and sixty-four. ~Mark Twain, April Fool’s Day is of unknown origin, but many believe it began around 1582 in France, when the Gregorian calendar was introduced, and New Year’s Day changed from April 1st to…
Jesus life was an example of humility and love. We are called to follow His example not just His teachings. It’s easy to misunderstand the truth about humility and love, because it’s too easy to make everything about us. So as we prepare for our Savior’s humble birth, let’s look at some quotes and verses…
Advent believers not only believe that Christ came, advent believers believe and live with the hope that He will come again. Quotes for Advent Thanks be to God for His unspeakable Gift— indescribable, inestimable, incomparable inexpressible – precious beyond words. ~ Lois Lebar
How do you replace “less than” thoughts with truth? God’s truth. Here are verses and quotes to remind you of the truth that – You Need to Always Remember – You are More Than… When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see…
Today is Rev’s birthday, and in honor of his day I’m going to share quotes from our 16th President, Abraham Lincoln . . . someone he respects and admires. Abraham Lincoln – Quotes “In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” “Sir, my concern is…
When you need to know God is with you. When you need to know His love. When you doubt Him because your struggle seems like too much to endure. When you’re hurting and lonely or crying out for more hope, more strength, more faith…. Keep reading: I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us…
Faith is a living, daring confidence in God’s grace, so sure and certain that a man could stake his life on it a thousand times. ~ Martin Luther “I know now, Lord, why you utter no answer. You are yourself the answer. Before your face questions die away. What other answer would suffice?” ~ C.S.Lewis…
Do you know a dad who feels overworked and under-appreciated? Take a moment to tell your favorite dad that he’s doing a great job! “Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, story-tellers, singers of songs.” ~ Pam Brown “Sometimes the poorest man leaves his children the richest inheritance.” – Ruth E….
Do you know the difference between flattery and encouragement? Flattery is nice, but what we need is real encouragement because . . . “We are what we believe we are.” ~ C.S. Lewis Who do you believe you are today? If you are discouraged and hurting, or if you simply need a the seed of…
“What day is it?” asked Pooh. It’s today,” squeaked Piglet. My favorite day,” said Pooh.” ~ A.A.Milne Today is your day . . . This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad today! Psalm 118:24 Having spent the better part of my life trying either to relive the past or experience the future…
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…
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…
Are you overwhelmed with all the gifts you need to buy in the next few weeks? Some will shop all year and stash away purchases to simplify December shopping. Others begin in early fall determined to be finished by Thanksgiving. My Dad used to rush to the mall on his way home from work on…
In a small community where the people had next to nothing, they shared with us what they had . . . boiled potatoes, lacoto (spicy cabbage), and a bit of fruit. This is the place my mind revisits when I think about our week in Bolivia. It was an emotional day for me. Day 2…
I’ve been carrying a lesson around with me since returning from South America. It’s a lesson that I hope to use often to take captive my streaming thoughts of self-deprecation. Those thoughts that continuously tell me that I’m not pretty enough, thin enough, and I’m can no longer be considered “young.” The thoughts that end…
The other day on Twitter Worship (#Tworship) we were encouraged to describe our lives in just a few words. One of the reasons I use Twitter is because I find it challenging to write anything in only 140 characters. I need practice in being succinct. The #Tworship question was easy however, three words came to…
I have spent time quietly in contemplative prayer this week, and by God’s grace I am beginning to feel like myself again . . . different yet the same. No longer unaware. But not disheartened. Hope-filled. Comforted by the God who: Loves – But you, O God, are both tender and kind, not easily angered,…
