As I was organizing my office I came across some notes from a conference I attended. A friend of mine, Pastor Chris Cannon, shared some truth bombs about balancing life for happiness and success. Four main points: -Show up -Be present -Tell the truth -Let go of the outcome He also said… Schedule your top […]
I spent the morning pulling weeds from my front “lawn.” I’m using the word lawn but actually it’s a rock garden—living in Arizona now front yards are often rock gardens. I thought it would be low maintenance but pulling weeds is quite grueling. My back hurts. As I was pulling the weeds I began thinking […]
‘“When you wake up in the morning, Pooh,’ said Piglet at last, ‘What’s the first thing you say to yourself?’ ‘What’s for breakfast?’ said Pooh. ‘What do you say, Piglet?’ ‘I say, I wonder what’s going to happen exciting today?’ said Piglet. Pooh nodded thoughtfully. ‘It’s the same thing,’ he said.” –Winnie-the-Pooh What’s the first […]
Many of us couldn’t be happier to see 2020 pass us by. It’s been a trying year for most of us. Many have lost jobs, loved ones, and struggled with their own health or the health of a close relative. I know for me, I can check the boxes for each one. Some are saying […]
Well it’s here folks, our first COVID holiday season. Did any of us think this would be going on for so long? Honestly, I didn’t. I was taking it one day at a time and now the Christmas season is here. How will it be different this year from years before? Some of us may […]
“My mom says things about my husband, and then, I go home and think about it and see it.” That’s what I heard her say. I was baffled and asked, “Why would you listen to that?” We find what we look for. Especially in our marriage. My husband has faults—everyone does. I don’t need anyone […]
You may have seen it. When you turned on the news there was rioting, looting, destruction. There was pain, anguish, and fear. There was trauma that boiled out and on to our streets. People hurting other people. It was painful to watch. Maybe you witnessed it personally and not just on TV. And then I […]
“So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” -Matthew 6:34 There is so much we do not know right now. Some of us may be struggling with fear, doubt, and loneliness. I decided to make a list of the things I have lost in this season […]
I announced last year that I came to terms with the realization that I am codependent. I promised I would write about it, and how codependency affects marriage. Part of me was really scared to sincerely look at how my marriage needed to change with newfound breakthroughs. I’ve been on a journey and learning so […]
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. – 1 Thessalonians 5:11 When I was in elementary school I was part of the “cool girls’ club.” I loved always having someone to sit with at lunch and play with at recess. Then one day the girls told […]
