I spent this evening attending a book signing for one of my author friends. She previously had an e-book released, but this was her first print book, one I know she has worked on a long time. It was wonderful to celebrate her release day with her. What was even...
In watching the Winter Olympics over the past few weeks, it struck me that many of these athletes more than likely became athletes because of where they were born or living at the time they became passionate about their sport. I know that's not always true -- examples...
The Winter Olympics are happening, and yes, I'm watching. I love the inspiring and uplifting stories, the competition, patriotic pride and more.To see athletes achieve their lifelong goals along side those who are just happy to be in Sochi right now is heartwarming. ...
Last week, I wrote a post entitled "Discipline is not a dirty word." You can find it here: http://talkingamongfriends.com/2014/01/28/discipline-is-not-a-dirty-word/I received some good, thought provoking responses to that blog that I'd like to share:"'Discipline' is...
When we think of "discipline," most of us have an immediate negative reaction. Okay, at least I do. Yet, somewhere deep down, we know that discipline can be a good thing. It's just that being disciplined doesn't sound like any fun. However as we go through...
My very first paying publication was in Guideposts Magazine in their "His Mysterious Ways" column. Since then, they have taken that article and added it to their compilation book of "His Mysterious Ways" stories. Recently, my hubby ran across this version on their...
There's nothing like gaining perspective and an attitude adjustment on the first day of the new year. Tragically, my husband and I lost a dear friend from our church life group the morning of January 1st. We were shocked and saddened to receive the news. Our friend...
I've talked about gratitude before in a post from September, and I'm going to recycle part of that post again today. I think it's especially fitting as we face the New Year. Thankfulness should come more than every November. We need to live our lives with a spirit...
We all want to focus on the "reason for the season" at Christmas and celebrate Jesus' birthday. But it's very easy to get swept up in the commercialism, present-buying, and traveling hoopla that also surrounds Christmas. I admit it... I love a lot of it. Tonight, our...
Well, after my blog post last week and slowing down and keeping things simple, it turns out I'm not doing a very good job in following my own advice. I'm stressing today with a very long list of things to accomplish before Christmas. Then it struck me...what would...