Word Wednesday – the most important element of life is a personal, intimate relationship with God – they kind of relationship that can only be fostered through an investment in the Word.
You can once you believe you can. It’s amazing how much we accomplish once we have it in our mind we can do it. Once the mind gets in line nothing seems impossible. My professional writing career was launched back in 2004. At the same time, I homeschooled two elementary-age boys, kept a 1000 sq…
There is power in reflections. Reflections provide a representation of the image. They show me the me that is seen, not the me that is imagined or perceived. But what happens when the reflections become distorted? Instead of an actual reflection, they become distorted like the crazy funhouse mirror. When I don’t see with the…
One of my favorite quotes involves stars that can laugh. It comes from the Little Prince and over the years I’ve read the story more times than I can count, shared it on a few occasions, listened to it on an LP, and watched the different movies. Always, there are lessons from the Little Prince….
Diligence and persistence will get you through all that life might throw at you because life will throw things at you – twists, turns, ups, downs, and sometimes brick walls . . . that move to make sure they get you. Reflections for April 4th, 2022 Diligence and persistence push through the most challenging barriers…
Uniqueness fascinates me. My uncle – probably one of the most unique persons I’ve ever met (to put it kindly) – always encouraged me to march to the beat of my own drummer (and to fire the drummer if he tried to change my beat). I knew I was different and that I came from…
I broke down once today. Granted, it’s only 6 am. But at least the breakdowns are quick and over before anyone notices. It might seem silly. After all, I simply read the box to figure out if I needed to unpack it immediately or save it for later. It had pansy plates and glass vases…
You have to find ways to focus on yourself when the world swirls in chaos – or maybe just in those moments when the kids or spouse are gnawing at your nerves. When you find your way to focus on yourself and honed in on the next step of your journey then the actions, attitudes,…
Do a good job. It seems like a simple enough request, until you dig down beyond the surface into the heart, the purpose, and the Source. I thought I was doing a good job. I even jumped into a new study, and on a weekend no less. The study made it through the tornado without…
Little things can make life heavy. Things that seem normal or insignificant to others can crush the spirit of one. A life can be broken by a text. It is the condition of the heart in the moment that makes the “little thing” big. The text message broke me. “Someone broke into the house.” It…
Are you alive? The answer in the affirmative may not be as positive as you think. # # # I planted some tomato plants in a pot on the back porch. My ultimate goal revolved around creating a container vegetable garden on plant at a time (so my husband wouldn’t catch on to what I…