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When It Seems That Nothing You Do Matters, Know This
blogging, character, Christianity, inspiration, personal growth

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. Continue reading When It Seems That Nothing You Do Matters, Know This

Don’t Trade Away God’s Lifelong Gift to Satisfy a Short-Term Appetite
character, Christianity, inspiration, life, personal growth, relationships

Don’t Trade Away God’s Lifelong Gift to Satisfy a Short-Term Appetite

A bowl of soup vs. a birthright? It seems like a no-brainer. But how many times have I chosen momentary satisfaction instead of a gift lasting a lifetime or beyond? Continue reading Don’t Trade Away God’s Lifelong Gift to Satisfy a Short-Term Appetite

Is Multitasking Sapping Your Spiritual Strength?
character, Christianity, fitness, Humor, life

Is Multitasking Sapping Your Spiritual Strength?

It definitely affected mine I had been going about the business of writing all wrong, and it took a confrontation … Continue reading Is Multitasking Sapping Your Spiritual Strength?

Do These Brake Lights Make My Rear Look Big?
character, Christian life, Humor, life lessons

Do These Brake Lights Make My Rear Look Big?

And other questions pertaining to the Christian life Nothing is more commanding than brake lights on the vehicle in front … Continue reading Do These Brake Lights Make My Rear Look Big?

COVID-19 Can Bring Out the Best in All of Us
character, life lessons

COVID-19 Can Bring Out the Best in All of Us

In this difficult time, try the Golden Rule. It might provide you the peace you crave. Continue reading COVID-19 Can Bring Out the Best in All of Us

My Brother’s Guilty Pleasure Made Me the Guilty One
character, Christian life, family, siblings

My Brother’s Guilty Pleasure Made Me the Guilty One

I left the M&Ms where he couldn’t reach them. I never thought that 1) he would reach them and 2) he would disregard doctor’s orders. Continue reading My Brother’s Guilty Pleasure Made Me the Guilty One

What I Really Want Is Less of Me
character, Christian life, Humor, life stories

What I Really Want Is Less of Me

I search for more in all the wrong places when what I really need is less of me and more of Jesus. Continue reading What I Really Want Is Less of Me

How do you know when something is really broken?
aches and pains, aging, character, Christian life, Humor

How do you know when something is really broken?

Isn’t it possible for something to get worse in such tiny increments that I fail to recognize “worse” until it’s completely broken? Continue reading How do you know when something is really broken?

Menopause goal: Never let them see you sweat
aging, character, Humor, life

Menopause goal: Never let them see you sweat

Who knew that “the change” meant I’d change my outfit in an instant — and then change it back again? Continue reading Menopause goal: Never let them see you sweat

How can you be strategic when you don’t have time to plan?
character, Humor, life

How can you be strategic when you don’t have time to plan?

Driving toward a strategy Driving to and from work has made me a strategic commuter. Leaving my office at 5:05 … Continue reading How can you be strategic when you don’t have time to plan?

Do what you thought you were doing
character, Christian life, Humor

Do what you thought you were doing

The difference wasn’t that I added anything to my routine. The difference was that I did what I thought I had been doing. Continue reading Do what you thought you were doing

5 lessons I learned from a spider not named Charlotte
character, Christian life, Humor, inspiration

5 lessons I learned from a spider not named Charlotte

Within view of my kitchen is a banana spider in a large, often messy web. She reminds me of myself — except for the fact that I’m fairly certain she ate her husband last night. Continue reading 5 lessons I learned from a spider not named Charlotte

My kids make me feel 16 feet tall
character, Humor, Mother's Day, parenting

My kids make me feel 16 feet tall

Thinking about my own mothering moments makes me feel 16 feet tall at times. But today, my thoughts are with … Continue reading My kids make me feel 16 feet tall

“God, I can’t do today” is a statement of faith
character, Humor, life, trust

“God, I can’t do today” is a statement of faith

I’ve been saying it more and more often. “God, I can’t do today.” “Today” in that sentence might mean the … Continue reading “God, I can’t do today” is a statement of faith

Feeding my inner road rage
character, Humor, life

Feeding my inner road rage

I wrote this while stopped in traffic, so it’s probably longer than it needs to be — just like my … Continue reading Feeding my inner road rage

One takeaway from the irony of a freeze in Florida
character, Christian life, inspiration

One takeaway from the irony of a freeze in Florida

The irony of a freeze in Florida isn’t so much that Boston ferns can’t tolerate the cold. It’s that the freeze in Florida showed me God’s power and my lack thereof. Continue reading One takeaway from the irony of a freeze in Florida

My yard is a metaphor for my life
character, Christian life, Humor

My yard is a metaphor for my life

Recently, I’ve spent most of my weekends weeding my yard, and I’ve found what I termed “a metaphor for my life.” Getting into the yard to pull weeds is evidence of the hope I’ve found in this near chaos. Continue reading My yard is a metaphor for my life

Look for the message in the mess
character, Humor, life

Look for the message in the mess

I tend to tromp hastily through life’s messes in an attempt to get them behind me. I wondered if I’d missed part of God’s message to me because of my tendency to hurry. Continue reading Look for the message in the mess

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