Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Philippians 1:2-4 (NIV) This last week we had a day of strong winds. Forecast said 30 mph. A friend […]
3 Benefits to Saying “No”
I am an idea person. It’s like letting the cows out of the pasture sometimes. Get out of the way or they might stampede. Ideas feel good. The possibilities make me feel like I can fly. But…. It is easy to overextend. Over promise. I end up overwhelmed. Then where am I? Nothing gets done […]
Reflecting on the Old and the New
It’s a new year. Time to look at the old and see how God worked. My small group at church does something neat. Everyone writes down what they would like to see God do in their life over the coming year, then we put them all in a box until the next year. It’s encouraging […]
New Years’ Resolutions
It’s that time again. Everyone is making New Years’ Resolutions. Have you started your list? Scratch that. I don’t know about you, but I have enough lists in my life. I want to steer away from one when it comes to my hopes for the New Year. I’ve seen some great approaches. There’s the one […]
Christmas Memories
When I was little, my dad would bring home the Christmas tree from his work on Christmas Eve. We would then decorate it to make it our own. Gifts never showed up under the tree before Christmas morning. I loved the surprise of waking up and running into the living room to see the pile. […]
Guest Author: Linnette R. Mullin
Welcome to Linnette R. Mullin, author of Life-Changing Romance. Her book, Finding Beth, releases December 20th, 2013. From Linnette Overcoming – Even in Our Darkest Moments Life can be a struggle. How often do we question God when bad things happen, laying the blame for evil at His feet? After all, he’s God! He could […]
Holiday Expectations
Who hasn’t had them? Holiday expectations blown through the roof? This year was no exception for me and my family. We planned an early Christmas & Thanksgiving celebration since my son is headed to Marine boot camp before Christmas. My family planned to come and help us celebrate. Then my mom couldn’t make it due to health. Well, […]
Seven Ways Forgiveness Can Simplify Your Life
Today, I have special guest Teresa Tierney. Teresa is a freelance writer who blogs about the challenges of forgiveness. You think it’s tough following The Ten C’s—just try forgiveness. It’s not a job. It truly is an adventure! Connect with Teresa on her website Road Blocks to Forgiveness or on her Facebook Page. Moving to the Land of Forgiveness is not easy. I […]
Book Review: Fifteen Minutes by Karen Kingsbury
Fifteen Minutes by Karen Kingsbury Reviewed by Angela D. Meyer Fiction Addict Blog Tours Genre: Drama Publisher: Howard Books Pub Date: October 29, 2013 Karen Kingsbury’s new book asks the question: What Would You Sacrifice For Fame? (Synopsis from Amazon.com) Zack Dylan made a promise to God and his college sweetheart as he left his family’s horse farm […]
Spending Time with God
Lately, I’ve felt disconnected with God. Not like prodigal child disconnected. Just distant. I think I’ve stuck my head into the sand of busyness lately and been preoccupied with all the things I just have to get done. It’s been far too easy to opt to accomplish one more thing rather than to stop and […]
