When I talk to friends and family about the changes I've made to my diet, they commonly reply, "I could never give up (insert favorite food here!)" And for most people the fear of having to give up the things they love, outweighs their desire to get healthier; until it doesn't. So for those of …
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A Week’s Worth of Joy
Good morning! How are you doing today? Do you sometimes need a boost to get your day going in the right direction? To me that's everyday! Here's a glimpse into my morning: When I get up, I have to take my thyroid pill and wait for an hour to eat. So I usually have warm water …
Touches
I want to share my thoughts with you about this idea that's been on my mind with the direction I want to proceed in. It all begins with one word - touches, and one scripture - Philippians 4:8. Philippians 4:6-9 Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries …
Stirrings
A few Sundays back our worship leader was filling in at church while our pastor took vacation. He spoke about the Holy Spirit and trusting what He is speaking in our spirits. He also communicated he felt like that day would be a turning point we would remember in days to come. I took this …
Fatigued, Frustrated, and Failing
Sometimes being open about your life means sharing the mess. My goal is to encourage others, but today I will remember that it's okay to need encouragement. Matthew 5:45 - "...For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, and he sends rain on the just and the unjust alike." (NLT) I …
Crashing Head On Into The Future
My last quick post was just to let you know about my crash, but now I'm further into the story and have a bit to tell you. First more pictures: The accident began a stress filled week for me! I took a week of my vacation, and cancelled my birthday party because the snow was …
Seeing the Father
John 5:19-20 (NLT) 19 So Jesus explained, “I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself. He does only what he sees the Father doing. Whatever the Father does, the Son also does. 20 For the Father loves the Son and shows him everything he is doing. In fact, the Father will show him how to …
V is for …
Vivacious - exhibiting or characterized by liveliness and high-spiritedness. (Encarta Dictionary) It’s funny, how this letter V has been evading me. I want it to speak of Victory, because victory is such an obvious V word. But the Spirit keeps nudging me with Vivacious! How can that be me? Vivacious can also mean: full of …
R is for …
I am Releasing Regrets and Relinquishing Responsibilities. One day I will get permission from my family to write about all our lives and the experiences we’ve been through; but for now, I will Respect their privacy and suffice it to say: As a mother and a wife there are many times I have tried to …
D is for…
D is for Daring to Develop my Dreams. This is probably the boldest change I’ve made. It is also the hardest, scariest, and most exciting change. In my normal everyday life I am not a risk taker, I am quite, and indecisive. Decisions scare me because, what if I make the wrong one? I know …
The Far Reaches of Grace 