THEY are stamina stealing thieves – IF I choose to give the power to their demands. I sold knives in college – and had a 100% closing rate (which means every single time I presented the knives I made a sale). Ironically, I recently watched a rerun of “NCIS” and Abby was talking about how…
God’s got this. Sometimes that phrase is the only thing that gets me through. We had a fight. It is not the first time we have had this fight and I could take both sides of the argument with ease . . . I know it that well. This time was different. This time I…
The Time is NOW I know it is close. I have been saying it for too long now, but this time I KNOW it is close. The thing is, because I know it is close I want to slow down or even take a time out. It is almost as if I am investing in…
Several years back, I was challenged by my Facebook friend, Dana, to choose a theme word for the upcoming year. Each year since, I have continued on with that challenge. Each year since, I have added on to that challenge. (themes and focuses for 2014 and 2015) It has grown up into my massive four-foot…
I can do more, the problem I have encountered is that when I do a lot then I want to take a break and when I take a break then I don’t want to do more. But I can do more. Today was a great example of my ability to do more. I got it…
I have to make the most of where I am if I am going to learn to enjoy the journey. My fascination with the circus goes back almost farther than I can remember. The small, traveling circus parked next to my grandfather’s house and I loved seeing the animals and the performers. I read a…
Put Scripture first if you want to ensure a health relationship with God and a simpler life for you The song caught my attention. It had a great beat and you could dance to it. I halfway listened for most of the song and then I caught the words from the chorus. “I grew up…
Distractions are EVERYWHERE. It may look innocent. It may seem like nothing. It may just be a distraction ready to knock you off your path. I am not a football fan. The games were tolerated in high school because there was no other place to go on a Friday night at game time. I never…
Focusing on Bible verses that speak to my heart helps me to take the better steps through my year Bible verses that keep coming up are usually trying to help me learn something. I am not alone. The website, Bible Gateway, shared the top Bible verses of their visitors for 2016. I use the website…
Marriage tips may not be the answer to everything, but the right ones can make the going a little smoother. Marriage requires work. I love my husband – but I confess I don’t always like my husband. He can be annoying. He can be short-tempered. He can push my buttons until I want to hurt…