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  • When Fear Threatens, Remembering God’s Goodness Can Give You Courage
  • The One Thing I Needed to Guarantee My DIY Project Succeeded
  • This Advice for Daylight Saving Time Would Have Saved Me Money
  • We Love Him Because He Loved Us First–and Most
  • 460 Kid-Friendly Jokes to Break the Tension and Lighten Their Mood
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When Fear Threatens, Remembering God’s Goodness Can Give You Courage

The door had disintegrated like a mini version of the 9-11 twin towers before our eyes — though too fast to see. Would the second “tower” also fall? Continue reading When Fear Threatens, Remembering God’s Goodness Can Give You Courage

The One Thing I Needed to Guarantee My DIY Project Succeeded
Christianity, humorous, life lessons, relationships

The One Thing I Needed to Guarantee My DIY Project Succeeded

The YouTube videos made it look like an easy DIY project. I managed to make framing our bathroom mirrors difficult. A reflection of me? Continue reading The One Thing I Needed to Guarantee My DIY Project Succeeded

This Advice for Daylight Saving Time Would Have Saved Me Money
analogy, Christianity, it happened to me, life

This Advice for Daylight Saving Time Would Have Saved Me Money

Twice a year in the United States, we change our clocks because of Daylight Saving Time, but this year I’m going to make it work for me by doing this. Continue reading This Advice for Daylight Saving Time Would Have Saved Me Money

We Love Him Because He Loved Us First–and Most
Christianity, family, life, memories

We Love Him Because He Loved Us First–and Most

It’s Valentine’s Day and I’m writing about a Christmas long ago. Why? Because it’s all about the love. Continue reading We Love Him Because He Loved Us First–and Most

460 Kid-Friendly Jokes to Break the Tension and Lighten Their Mood
book review, Humor

460 Kid-Friendly Jokes to Break the Tension and Lighten Their Mood

If you want clean humor for your young person that will make you laugh, too, check out this joke book written for kids by a kid. Continue reading 460 Kid-Friendly Jokes to Break the Tension and Lighten Their Mood

Who Wouldn’t Want a Pole in Her Bedroom?
Christianity, Humor, life

Who Wouldn’t Want a Pole in Her Bedroom?

It’s ironic that my husband’s quick — somewhat embarrassing — fix wasn’t so far from the ultimate FIX. Continue reading Who Wouldn’t Want a Pole in Her Bedroom?

The Uncomfortable Step to Healing You Likely Didn’t Consider
Christianity, Health & Fitness, inspiration, reflections, Reflections on Life

The Uncomfortable Step to Healing You Likely Didn’t Consider

It was a series of uncomfortable steps in my healing after surgery, this reduction and eventual removal of the bandages protecting my wound. Continue reading The Uncomfortable Step to Healing You Likely Didn’t Consider

Her Death Was a Good One, But We Weren’t Ready to Say Goodbye
Cats, Death & Loss, life, relationships

Her Death Was a Good One, But We Weren’t Ready to Say Goodbye

Jefferson Starship had it right, “Sara, Sara, no time is a good time for goodbyes…” But Tori, our cat, made the time as ‘good’ as she could. Continue reading Her Death Was a Good One, But We Weren’t Ready to Say Goodbye

I Looked Back at Sorrow and Found God’s Kind Surprise
Death & Loss, life stories, memories, reflections

I Looked Back at Sorrow and Found God’s Kind Surprise

The month of October always causes me to pause and remember Bill. This year, I was able to see God’s kindness in the midst of tragedy. Continue reading I Looked Back at Sorrow and Found God’s Kind Surprise

Is Your Brain Stuck on an Old Script? Here’s How to Embrace Change
Christianity, life, personal growth, Writing Life

Is Your Brain Stuck on an Old Script? Here’s How to Embrace Change

As if on autopilot, I responded to the question the same way I did months ago, before I had training and knew better, so much better. Continue reading Is Your Brain Stuck on an Old Script? Here’s How to Embrace Change

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

Here’s Why My Blog Site Looks So Different (and You’re Welcome)
blogging, Writing Life

Here’s Why My Blog Site Looks So Different (and You’re Welcome)

If you’re thankful for the website redesign, you are welcome. If you’re here, well, you’re welcome any time. I hope you make this a regular thing. Continue reading Here’s Why My Blog Site Looks So Different (and You’re Welcome)

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

If Your Spouse Doesn’t Share Your Faith, What Do You Do?
Christianity, life, marriage, personal growth, relationships

If Your Spouse Doesn’t Share Your Faith, What Do You Do?

Maybe you and your spouse shared the same faith when you married, but your pursuit of God now looks completely different. Here’s what to do. Continue reading If Your Spouse Doesn’t Share Your Faith, What Do You Do?

This Is How I Want to Age Well
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’
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’

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