I believe we all know someone struggling to overcome addiction. According to the Addiction Center: Addiction is more common than many realize. There were approximately 20.6 million people in the United States over the age of 12 with an addiction in 2011. Over 20 million Americans over the age of 12 have an addiction (excluding…
I want to live intentionally! I want to live my beliefs and values! But I wonder if the people closest to me, who am I kidding … I wonder if I would say I’m actually fulfilling my goals. That thought inspired to write a personal mission statement . . . a brief description of God’s purpose…
On a scale of one to ten, I’m about a two when it comes to planning and time management. I love planners, buying them anyway. Right now, I have two, no three, going. Electronic Paper for my blog. Paper for appointments and important dates. Something I’m learning is that it’s impossible to be the best…
Earlier this summer I received the following email from a reader… I’ve had a problem all of my adult years. I’ve been unable to feel God’s love. He is always very remote for me. I have almost constant feelings of guilt. I try to be a Christ-like person, but too often fall short in my…
I want to live one day at a time! Really, I do! Jesus said, “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries.” Matthew 6:34 He also said, “I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow!” John 15:11 I want that too! The overflowing joy of remaining…
Jesus said, “Don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries.” Matthew 6:34 Solomon wrote, “Don’t brag about tomorrow since you don’t know what the day will bring.” Proverbs 27:1 Isaiah wrote, “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.” Isaiah 43:18 Don’t worry. Don’t brag. Forget the past. Live for today. That’s…
Today’s post is the #1 most popular post here at Counting My Blessings. It’s been read more than 400,000 times. I pray it blesses you! In case you missed any of the first six posts from the Countdown to #1 Series – you can check them out here: 7 of the Best Verses to Inspire…
In case you missed any of the first six posts from the Countdown to #1 Series – you can check them out here: 7 of the Best Verses to Inspire Your Worship of God 25 of the Best Ways to Love Yourself the Way God Wants The Best Ways to Teach Your Child Humble Confidence…
Welcome to Week #7 of The Summer Sizzle Blog Hop Series. If you’ve missed any of the earlier posts here, check out: 6 of the Best Ways to Fight Distraction and Listen to God by Dawn Klinge Amazing Worship Songs that will Make Your Day Better by Carmen Brown How to be Blessed with the…
In case you’ve missed the first five from the Countdown to #1 Series – you can check them out here: How to Trust God’s NO When You are Suffering 12 Things You Need to Know About God that Will Make You Humble The Best Ways to Teach Your Child Humble Confidence 25 of the Best…
It’s week #5 of the Countdown to #1 Blog Post Series. In case you’ve missed the first four – you can check them out here: 12 Things You Need to Know About God that Will Make You Humble The Best Ways to Teach Your Child Humble Confidence 25 of the Best Ways to Love Yourself…
Welcome to Week #5 of The Summer Sizzle Blog Hop Series. If you’ve missed any of the earlier posts here, check out: 6 of the Best Ways to Fight Distraction and Listen to God by Dawn Klinge Amazing Worship Songs that will Make Your Day Better by Carmen Brown How to be Blessed with the…
Welcome to week four in the Countdown to #1 Summer Series here at CMB. Before we get to the post, I want to share with you something that hit me this week about God’s awesome timing. You see… I’ve struggled with insecurity big time the past couple of weeks and as I’ve read many of…
I’m so glad you’re here for week three of The Countdown to #1 Series. This is post #6 among my most popular posts. You want your children to be confident and successful. You want them to go into the world and fulfill their God-given purpose with passion and enthusiasm. You do all you can to…
Welcome to Week #3 of The Summer Sizzle Blog Hop Series. If you’ve missed any of the earlier posts here, check out: 6 of the Best Ways to Fight Distraction and Listen to Godby Dawn Klinge Amazing Worship Songs that will Make Your Day Betterby Carmen Brown AND… To find more posts from my awesome…
Welcome to week two of my Countdown to #1 Series! This post is #7 among my most popular posts… I don’t know about you, but I struggle with the idea of self-love. If you Google “love yourself” you’ll find a plethora of thoughts on the subject . . . some good, some not. So I…
Welcome to Summer at Counting My Blessings! I’m taking a bit of a writing break so I can fill this space with fresh new content beginning in August. So, for the next eight weeks, I’ll be sharing the Summer Sizzle Blog Hop 2018 each Monday. And… A Countdown of my most popular posts here…
Welcome to Week #1 of the Summer Sizzle Blog Hop Series! Woo Hoo! I am so excited to share some of my favorite people with you! This week’s guest is Dawn Klinge from Above the Waves. Dawn named her blog Above the Waves because she wants to always focus on “letting go of worry and…
Have you read Marva’s post – Why is Friendship Important in a Disconnected World, yet? No! Well, you need to… I absolutely love the way she starts: “Friends. Can’t live with ’em, can’t live without ’em. Is that your view of friendship? Many times we want the benefit of friendships but don’t want the hassle…
I grew up in the church, I married a preacher and spent decades as a preacher’s wife… I could talk about living life surrendered to God but actually doing it… I was terrified of what might be asked of me if I gave my whole life over to God and trusted Him completely. I’d read…
I’ve thought so much about worship this week. What it is. What it isn’t. Even what it should be. And one verse keeps coming to mind… But in your hearts set Christ apart [as holy—acknowledging Him, giving Him first place in your lives] as Lord. Always be ready to give a [logical] defense to anyone…
