How are you doing with the whole patience thing? I think consistently practicing patience is one of life’s most difficult challenges. Whether I’m waiting in a long check out line, stuck in a doctor’s waiting room or anxious for the results of medical tests, dealing with an irritating individual or waiting for the answer to… Read More
I think a lot about words! Of course, I do. I’m a writer and as I said earlier this week … a talker. But it’s more than that… Words of affirmation are my love language. Positive words fill my love tank and yes, negative words have the opposite effect. Although not everyone feels the impact… Read More
In my dreams, I’m winsome, witty, and engaging. In my dreams, I’m the kind of person you’d want to sit and talk with for hours. And of course, I’m also an excellent listener who is emotionally supportive offering just the right balance of encouragement with wise advice. But remember, I said, “in my dreams.” In… Read More
I can remember sitting with a friend over lunch. Her daughter had recently returned home from college for summer break. My friend was thrilled to have her daughter home but also a bit concerned. You see… Her daughter had arrived upset with everyone! Her profs and teachers were uninformed and unhelpful. Her friends were unkind… Read More
Everyone filters life through a self-defined perspective but the only thing that will make you happy is to look at life through a different filter. #Faith #Love #Perspective #BeHappy
Simply stated, a legacy is something that is handed down from one generation to the next. Originally, it was thought of as property, wealth, or other personal property that is left to descendants or heirs. But over the years leaving a legacy has come to mean anything left behind … how you and I will… Read More
If you are a writer or blogger, I have a question for you. Who do you picture as you write? In writing courses, this imaginary person represents your ideal reader or customer. Some call it writing for your “avatar.” You create this imaginary person by determining your ideal reader’s… Goals and values. Sources of information.… Read More
I’m stopping today to thank God for the blessing of growing up and living in the United States. Oh, I know we’re a population with conflicting ideas and a long list of things we could do better but friends, we are free! I looked up the Bill of Rights for a list of freedoms we… Read More
You started the year with goals, plans, hopes, and dreams but now you need positively proactive help to get back on track to bless the rest of the year.
When the challenge your facing feels overwhelming and it’s hard to be strong, it’s time to pray. These 5 Bible verses and prayers will help when it’s hard for you to find the words.
It’s important to be kind because kindness not only benefits the one who receives it … kindness benefits the one who gives it. #BeKind #Kindness #Blessings #Friendship
We’ve never been more connected than we are today. Yet, more of us are lonelier than ever before. We’re praying 5 Psalms that will help and give us hope. #Prayer #Hope #Loneliness #FeelLonely
Learn how to guard your heart while remaining open and vulnerable … but do it with God’s help, wisdom, and discernment. Awesome relationship advice! #Relationships #Friendship #KnowtheTruth #FaithLife #Blessings
SEEK was my word for 2018, and I chose Luke 12:31 as my verse… Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and He will give you everything you need. At the end of the year, I knew there was no moving on. Seek went from being my word for the year to being my word for life!… Read More
Eight years ago, I spent the months of June and July updating my passport, getting the required vaccines, and trying to figure out what in the world I should pack. Each day spent getting ready to travel to Bolivia as a member of the World Vision Bolivia Bloggers Team. I was considerably older than the… Read More