Simply Enjoying Your Children: A Father’s Advice for Love and Joy by Blake Brewer

This article was so impactful for me I knew you could, like I did, glean from the wisdom about life here… Simply Enjoying Your Children: A Father’s Advice for Love and Joy by Blake Brewer “Tell me you are from a small town without saying you are from a small town . . . .” […]

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Is the Answer Botox?

My husband said, “Why do you make that face? That looks weird.” Making “the face” I said, “This face?” He said, “Yes, that one.” I’m thinking, “Whatever. Who cares? Weirdo.” But then he said, “It’s causing lines in your upper lip.” Now he had my attention. Conclusion: Face gone. Who’s the weirdo now? Aging can […]

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Lessons From Katy Perry on Church and Faith

I found an interview Katy Perry did about her song, “By the Grace of God.” Katy Perry has won many awards, including 5 American Music Awards, 16 ASCAP Pop Music Awards, and 5 Billboard Music Awards. Her albums have sold more than 43 million copies worldwide. Superstar would definitely be an appropriate title for her. […]

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L.A. Fires and A Tribute to First Responders

Since the fires in California, I’ve desired to write a post, but anything I would possibly write about seemed trite as I thought about the families devastated by the fires. I just couldn’t bring myself to “carry on” as “usual” while hearing about and watching the mass destruction that’s happening in an area which is […]

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All I Want for Christmas is My Peace, Joy, and Happiness Back

Fear. Anxiety. Sadness. Disappointment. Confusion. Anger. Shame. Disgust. Amusement. Empathy. Curiosity. Surprise. Acceptance. Adoration. Gratitude. Happiness. Joy. Peace. Calm. Enjoyment. Excitement. Awe. Love. As you read over those emotions, where do you find yourself? It’s OK. Wherever you are right now, it’s OK. We are all led to believe that going into the holiday season […]

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Three Points to Being Thankful at Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is the time where we focus on thankfulness and what we are grateful for. That comes easier for some than for others. Sometimes this festive season can be more difficult for some with hurt and past memories creeping up or the reminder of current circumstances which may include big losses and disappointments. This can […]

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