My husband shares inspirational videos with me. This is one of the things that I love about him, he knows my heart. He knows where I am at today, and where I want to be tomorrow. The subject of a recent video was a woman who loves to bake. Her specialty - banana bread. She … Continue reading Baking the Banana Bread; Putting Plans Into Action
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
If I woke her, grandmother would make herself busy with my breakfast. I would put up a protest without winning. The day would become active in a hurry. Alas, this was my time with nature, to admire it from my quiet spot, and this was her time to rest.
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
I held the door open. As the women jostled her full cart through I said, "Have a beautiful day, God bless." She could have smirked at me, or she could have ignored my words. Instead, she looked up and smiled, "That was so good to hear. So very nice and surprising. Thank you." I believe … Continue reading Sharing God’s Love; No Excuses
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