Life is a balance of holding on and letting go. -Rumi
Yeah, the work week is long and you and I are both tired. We endlessly meet the demands of our calendars and our callings. We may have been let down recently or dread an upcoming event. Maybe you are like me and failed in one area or another this week. You can always find a... Continue Reading →
It is easy to get caught up in what we think is best or the desire for more, bigger, and better. There is nothing wrong with drive and initiative, in fact, it is necessary and God wants us to strive to be the best we can be. However, with ads every.where saying 'this is the... Continue Reading →
The book of Ecclesiastes is my 2nd favorite book of the Bible (James is my favorite). While Psalms and Proverbs are both inspirational and recognizing the awe in our God, Ecclesiastes follows up with finding the value in life and not questioning the existence of the creator. In my opinion, it gives us the reason... Continue Reading →
It is mid week. Half way to the weekend! We can make it, can't we! 🙂 Treat yourself with some kindness. Spread it to someone else. Bite your tongue and T.H.I.N.K. Pray a little more. Love a little more. Appreciate more. Complain a little less. Smile purposely. Hug tighter. Talk softer. Make yours and someone... Continue Reading →
"God is faithful, and he will not let you be tested beyond your strength but with your testing he will also provide the way out so that you may be able to endure it" (1 Corinthians 10:13). What a wonderful reminder of God's enduring love for us. He is not a creator of anything bad,... Continue Reading →
Sounds simple and like a 'duh' statement to make - "Be happy for others." But this is pretty hard for a lot of people. I think people want to be genuinely happy for others but in comes human nature and feelings of all things other than happiness. It's okay to admit those other feelings. It... Continue Reading →
pos·i·tive adjective consisting in or characterized by the presence or possession of features or qualities rather than their absence. expressing or implying affirmation, agreement, or permission. constructive in intention or attitude. showing optimism and confidence. showing pleasing progress, gain, or improvement.   2.  with no possibility of doubt; clear and definite. noun a... Continue Reading →
It's been five years. Five years since I faced the hardest week of my life. That September week was spent sitting by my dads hospice bed, writing his obituary, holding my sisters hand and comforting each other. The week had been long and tiring. The two years leading up to that week was spent taking... Continue Reading →
I'm just not happy today. Sadness has come in uninvited and has stolen my joy. There, I have admitted to it. I'm not usually one that will allow worry in. Most of the time I can see the sunshine through the rain, see the glass as half full, a 'look at the bright side' optimist... Continue Reading →
