It had been a trying week. After I arrived home from work I took a drive to a second-hand shop to peek around for a couple of small end-of-week rewards ... a token to hold in my hands, and the other a gift of unwinding by myself. As I drove back home with air conditioning blasting in … Continue reading God’s Message Through Color
Diesel and I were secured in the dog park when I heard a little voice squeal with delight, "Look mom, a jumbo puppy!" He did not see a chunky wrinkle-faced bulldog, he saw a jumbo puppy! The tiny boy clung to the chain link fence with intent, with nothing short of delight in his eyes. … Continue reading Living a Mindful Life
I am so mad. She has ruined my entire day. Why does he always do this? I cannot get anything done because of him! He is going to think I am an idiot no-matter what I do. I will try to be better starting right now, and perhaps if I am careful I can turn … Continue reading Power Filled or Powerless
I am not sure of myself in this. God, I give it to you. What if I foul up? God, I give it to you. I feel so out of place. I have so much to learn. Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? (Galations 1:10 NIV) God, … Continue reading God…I Give It To You
Saying goodbye to our past, the things that we loved, can be painful. Once we realize how we have drug our feet it becomes less of a struggle. Imagine strolling down a beautiful wooded path while dragging one foot as you go. How tiring would that be? I will use the example of an entrepreneur, … Continue reading Moving On: Letting Go of the Past
We tend to have busy lives which leaves us hustling for substantial moments with our spouses, our children, and our friends. We barely have time each day to cook dinner, clean the house, and see that homework is finished before rushing off to bed, and then we hope to find the peace that allows our … Continue reading Fighting for His Time
I like the sound of best day ever. I believe we all do. What about the best Christmas ever? That is exactly what I experienced, the best Christmas ever. After the celebration passed, I contemplated life in general, asking myself how I could mirror the beautiful days that flowed from Christmas 2014. I formed a … Continue reading How I Had The Best Day (Christmas) Ever
We cannot see it. We cannot touch it. We cannot taste it. Alas, we can feel it --- not with our fingertips, but through our spirit and deep into our soul. Love. A man of law challenged Jesus with a question. What is the greatest commandment? Jesus replied, "Love the Lord your God with all … Continue reading The Most Difficult Commandment To Obey
Fall has a way of shepherding me into deep thought. Perhaps it results from the shortening of the daylight hours, the long shadows that stream across the grass in the early evening hours. The reminder that God has a plan. In this season, I curl up with great books that take me to homesteads; to … Continue reading Lessons from the Roots
Share Encourage and Grow is my motto - a shortened version of my life and work mission statement. I looked at these words this morning and I thought about how important it is for each of us to support one another. Encourage others to share with you. Listening is a priceless gift that doesn't cost … Continue reading The Act of Share Encourage and Grow
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