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  • November 30, 2021

    Guess What Happens If You Don’t Replace Bad Habits With New Ones?

    Guess What Happens If You Don’t Replace Bad Habits With New Ones?

    Habits, like cats, inhabit our lives. They take whatever space we yield to them. The trick to keeping bad habits at bay? Fill the space with something else.

  • December 20, 2022

    The Uncomfortable Step to Healing You Likely Didn’t Consider

    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.

  • November 2, 2022

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

    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.

  • October 29, 2022

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

    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.

  • October 5, 2022

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

    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.

  • August 23, 2022

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

    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…

  • August 18, 2022

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

    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.

  • July 13, 2022

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

    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.

  • July 5, 2022

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

    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.

  • June 28, 2022

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

    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?

  • June 14, 2022

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

    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.

  • June 7, 2022

    This Is How I Want to Age Well

    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.

  • May 29, 2022

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

    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…

  • May 24, 2022

    When It Seems That Nothing You Do Matters, Know This

    When It Seems That Nothing You Do Matters, Know This

    Why do you do the things you do? Are you hoping for “likes” or applause or just some appreciation for your effort? Maybe this will encourage you.

  • May 19, 2022

    If You’re Wondering How God Could Use You, Maybe This Will Help

    If You’re Wondering How God Could Use You, Maybe This Will Help

    God can use simple — and beautiful — experiences to impart inspiration and life lessons. Today, I had that privilege. I hope it touches you, too.

  • May 10, 2022

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

    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.

  • April 26, 2022

    The Most Important Fabric of My Gym Life Is Made of Yarn

    The Most Important Fabric of My Gym Life Is Made of Yarn

    If you struggle with faithfulness to your own health and fitness, I’d recommend you find your own Connie. Or join our happy team. We’ve got enough yarn.

  • April 22, 2022

    Who Knew Their Hunt for Eggs Could Have Eternal Significance?

    Who Knew Their Hunt for Eggs Could Have Eternal Significance?

    It was an”eggsiting” day at the Dagens house on Easter, time for the annual egg hunt. We were determined that this egg hunt would be joyful and equal — and tear-free. But would we get to that result? And what means would we use to get there? That is the story!

  • April 12, 2022

    Out of All the Memories I Could Keep, This Was the One

    Out of All the Memories I Could Keep, This Was the One

    People who knew my mother tell me I remind them of my mother — in my looks, my mannerisms, and in the way I speak. This mark was one more way I was like her.

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