Storms wreak havoc on your life – sometimes they disrupt your schedule and sometimes they toss and turn you until you have no choice but to seek shelter. Just because you have to stop for the moment doesn’t mean you have to quit altogether. I quit, or I wanted to quit. I had been going…
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9 My flower gardens have been a delight for me and for many people that can by to visit. I love the feel of…
Introduction to Change So many desires sail through my heart. Dreams dance around in my mind. I know it is all possible, if I take the steps to reach these hopes that grow from my desires and dreams. But I have to step. When I step, things change – whether it is a step from…
If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink; For in doing so, you will heap coals of fire upon his head, and the Lord will reward you. “He called.” I had crumbled to the floor and was still holding the phone in my…
The image in the mirror caught me by surprise. After three kids, no exercise regimen and a summer with limited sun exposure it was not a good surprise. “I need to do whatever it takes to fix this.” I told the image. “You know what it takes.” The voice in my head has never been…
The schedule fell into place and 6000 words flowed easily onto the pages. It felt great to check off the work projects and make time for personal projects along the way. Day two may not have been as productive, but 4200 words still felt like an accomplishment. Wednesday morning started off in a way that…
What a difference a day makes. Although I have been determined to get a schedule and stay ON that schedule, the holidays have not cooperated. Yesterday I muddled through only to find that at the end of the day I was still short (and not just in my height for those who know me and…
Posting on my own websites have not been the priority as of late. My husband started a second shift job and I have simply been trying to survive. Have you ever been there? Falling off the face of the planet hurts any writer. Several years ago I was an avid reader of Steven King. He…
Ignore the problem and it will go away. This thought was first suggested by someone who does not have children. Problems are like children. They are persistent in their desires are determined to get your attention one way or another. Ignoring a problem will only guarantee you more problems to add to the list. Finances…
Prosperity covers more than just money. It is about nothing being missing or broken in life. There have been times when my family has been truly prosperous even though we live in a small cabin in the woods and drive well-loved cars. These last few months have not been so prosperous. The troubles are strongest…