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I Failed, But You Can Save Money and Skip These 10 Troubles
2022, Christianity, life, personal growth, self

I Failed, But You Can Save Money and Skip These 10 Troubles

When you have to bite the bullet and purchase a new cell phone, your attempt to save money may lead to troubles you hadn’t intended… Continue reading I Failed, But You Can Save Money and Skip These 10 Troubles

How to Conquer Perfectionism: Granted, My Advice Might Not Be Perfect
2022, Christian life, life, Reflections on Life, self, Writing Life

How to Conquer Perfectionism: Granted, My Advice Might Not Be Perfect

When we’re tempted to look back instead of move forward or fear failing instead of pursuing progress, we must choose to do this instead. Continue reading How to Conquer Perfectionism: Granted, My Advice Might Not Be Perfect

5 Truths to Encourage You if You’re Feeling Like a Failure
2022, analogy, Christianity, life, self, writing

5 Truths to Encourage You if You’re Feeling Like a Failure

If you feel like a failure though you’re giving it your all, these five spiritual truths will encourage your heart and direct your steps. Continue reading 5 Truths to Encourage You if You’re Feeling Like a Failure

The Self-Esteem Lesson I Learned From Wrapping a Gift Too Creatively
2022, Christianity, life lessons, personal growth, self

The Self-Esteem Lesson I Learned From Wrapping a Gift Too Creatively

You’d think by the time you’re old enough to be a grandparent that you’d have this lesson engraved in your brain. Not so much. Why do we struggle? Continue reading The Self-Esteem Lesson I Learned From Wrapping a Gift Too Creatively

This Is How I Want to Age Well
2022, aging, analogy, life, self

This Is How I Want to Age Well

It was the one rose that remained of the exquisite bouquet my husband had given me, but it was enough to impart the message. Continue reading This Is How I Want to Age Well

This Is Why We Should ‘Leave It Better Than We Found It’
2022, Christianity, inspiration, life, self

This Is Why We Should ‘Leave It Better Than We Found It’

When others either don’t care or understand how their behavior — leaving trash behind — impacts the environment and you… Continue reading This Is Why We Should ‘Leave It Better Than We Found It’

Experience or Witness Trauma? PTSD Could Happen to You, Too
2022, Christianity, it happened to me, life, memories, self

Experience or Witness Trauma? PTSD Could Happen to You, Too

My PTSD after Bill’s death made me fear what Satan would drop into my life to strangle me, to make me pay for my complete surrender to God. Continue reading Experience or Witness Trauma? PTSD Could Happen to You, Too

I’ll Hide My Face and Let You Guess My Best Hairstyle
2022, COVID-19, it happened to me, life, relationships, self

I’ll Hide My Face and Let You Guess My Best Hairstyle

I was asking my stylist to draw the correct conclusion about a flattering style and shape for my hair without seeing the full picture. Without seeing my face. She did her best. Continue reading I’ll Hide My Face and Let You Guess My Best Hairstyle

Even a Purple Pinky Toe Can Teach You a Life Lesson
2022, aches and pains, Christianity, it happened to me, self

Even a Purple Pinky Toe Can Teach You a Life Lesson

My purple toe reminds me that we need all our body parts healthy and whole and working — and we need to follow God’s instructions first and foremost. Continue reading Even a Purple Pinky Toe Can Teach You a Life Lesson

Just Ask: Two Words God Uses to Change Your World
2021, Christianity, life, personal growth, self

Just Ask: Two Words God Uses to Change Your World

I get the sense that God is training me to “just ask” Him for help. Part of that is going outside of my comfort zone to ask others for what I need or want. Continue reading Just Ask: Two Words God Uses to Change Your World

What Can Yoga Do for You? This Story Might Inspire You
2021, aging, exercise, fitness, Health & Fitness, life, self

What Can Yoga Do for You? This Story Might Inspire You

This 72-year-old says yoga’s focus on balance and alignment is healing and critical to her ability to function, especially as she ages. Continue reading What Can Yoga Do for You? This Story Might Inspire You

I Decided to Create a Care Package for God; This Is What Happened
2021, Christianity, friends, life, self, this happened to me

I Decided to Create a Care Package for God; This Is What Happened

What if I wrote my to-do list beside a to-do list for God? Or get a box, write my cares on paper to put inside, and declare it a “care package to God”? Continue reading I Decided to Create a Care Package for God; This Is What Happened

What Do You Do With a Birthday Gift? Use It Well
2021, Christianity, humorous, life, self, talent

What Do You Do With a Birthday Gift? Use It Well

I recognize that I am blessed — and not always using my gifts. my health, my wholeness to their full extent. Are you? Continue reading What Do You Do With a Birthday Gift? Use It Well

My Reward for Suffering Poor Customer Service?  A Promise of Less Service
2021, Humor, life, self, this happened to me

My Reward for Suffering Poor Customer Service? A Promise of Less Service

I waited more than an hour for my doctor alone in an examining room before I decided I’d waited long enough. I opened the door to find the entire office vacant. What? Continue reading My Reward for Suffering Poor Customer Service? A Promise of Less Service

This Is How You Can Live Life to the Fullest as a Christian
2021, Christianity, inspiration, personal growth, self

This Is How You Can Live Life to the Fullest as a Christian

How do you relate to your personal servants — your body, mind, appetites of the body such as hunger or thirst or lust? Are you ruling over them? Continue reading This Is How You Can Live Life to the Fullest as a Christian

If Someone Peeked at Your Calendar, Would It Show What You Value?
2021, all in a day's work, Christianity, life, planning, self

If Someone Peeked at Your Calendar, Would It Show What You Value?

The sweet spot for me is when I can create a plan that becomes a routine that becomes a habit — based on what I value. Continue reading If Someone Peeked at Your Calendar, Would It Show What You Value?

This Is Why You Should Make Small Moves in the Right Direction
2021, Christianity, life, life lessons, personal growth, self, writing

This Is Why You Should Make Small Moves in the Right Direction

Have you ever felt stuck? Unable to move forward? An experience at a traffic light moved me into gear so I could get this body in motion. Continue reading This Is Why You Should Make Small Moves in the Right Direction

Here’s Why You Can Find Hope in Any Season of Life
2021, Christianity, grief, life, memories, self

Here’s Why You Can Find Hope in Any Season of Life

I share some tender scenes in my life so that you can know that God offers hope in your darkest hour. If you can’t reach out to Him, ask Him to reach out to you. Continue reading Here’s Why You Can Find Hope in Any Season of Life

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