After reading this headline I can hear you asking yourself, “What is it?” The “it” I’m talking about is the holiday season that is once again upon us. How does that make you feel? Joyous? Or do you feel yourself tensing up when you think about everything you need to get done? Perhaps it’s a […]
This Is The Key To Experience Exceptional Gratitude
It’s November! The season of gratitude and thanksgiving. It seems no matter where we turn we are reminded to be grateful, give thanks and rejoice in the blessings God has given us. But in the blur known as the “holiday season” which starts the minute Halloween ends, if we are not careful, we can get […]
Learning About God And Life From A Do-Over Dog
Do you believe in do-overs? I remember as a child playing a game and when the result wasn’t what I wanted calling do-over. But is it realistic to have a do-over as an adult? I found out in a rather unusual way. God will teach us through many scenarios including dogs. Yes, He used a […]
What Is The Worth Of A Shoebox
What do you do with a shoebox once you bing that new pair of shoes home? Do you store your new shoes in it or toss it in the trash? Do you keep it to store miscellaneous small items or give it to your cat to play with? That’s all it’s good for isn’t it? […]
What Is Your Next Right Thing
As I sit at my desk this morning I’m greeted by a vast blanket of white sitting static at my window. My view veiled as I strain to see what lay beyond. And I think how appropriate as I work through the fog of the decisions I must make. What is the next right thing? […]
The Ultimate Importance of Being A Noticer
Did you see that? What was that sound, did you hear it? Did you notice…? Several weeks ago I was mowing my lawn. A routine task that almost every homeowner does regularly. It is also something that I love doing. While I have always loved mowing it is becoming increasingly difficult because of the complications of […]
Why You Can’t Trust How You See Yourself
How we see ourselves influences everything you do. The problem is we can’t trust the way we view ourselves. Why and what should we do about it? I loved spending time with my grandmother. I have many wonderful memories of time spent with her. One of the coolest thing was she was one of those […]
7 Steps You Can Use To Resolve Conflict
Conflict! It’s everywhere you turn. How many days have you gone without conflict in your life? With a spouse, child, parent, friend, co-worker, boss, even strangers. How can we handle conflict, so it is not a destructive force in our life? In October 1945 the charter for the United Nations was signed with the express […]
The Most Important Question You Will Ever Ask Yourself
Have you felt it? I know you have. We all have. That longing, deep within the core of our heart. You know the questions. Do I belong? Am I loved unconditionally? Will people accept me for who I am? Will they choose me? Ever since we were children, our hearts have longed to belong. We […]
And Just Like That Your Day Can Turn Around
It’s early morning and I awake to the song of the birds drifting through my open window. I love that sound and normally when I hear it my thoughts turn to praise and I worship God for the new day He has given me. But not this morning. Instead of a grateful heart I lie there […]