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...
Last week, I talked about finding peace during the holiday season. Well, as the saying goes, be careful what you ask for. In this case, it's all positive. I live in the Dallas area, and last week, the great ice storm of 2013 hit. The picture below is the view...
I've been struggling recently with the holiday season upon us. And for a change, I've been unable to articulate how I feel with writing.This morning, I stumbled upon a Facebook post from my friend and fellow scribe, Jessica Patch (http://www.jessicarpatch.com).Her...
This time of year, our focus shifts to the holidays, to gifts, family, decorations and sometimes chaos. For Thanksgiving, we acknowledge our blessings and share gratitude. This year, sadly, I'm seeing and hearing about tough times for many people... the loss of loved...
There are times when I get down on myself and I get in my own way of trying to accomplish what I need to accomplish. How do I get in my own way? With negativity! Take this past week, for example. I have been an eating machine! After losing 85 pounds recently, it...