Week one is behind us! The (no) dessert challenge proved to be just that – a true challenge. I’ve enjoyed the feedback and encouragement from all of you. Way to go, everyone! Each day brought both positive and negative side effects, but for me: the most satisfying and exciting reward is the knowledge that self… Read More Snack Challenge
My oldest daughter is joining me on a Dessert Free Challenge this week. A close friend of mine inspired me by trying the Whole 30 Program. If you haven’t heard of Whole 30, the purpose is to encourage a healthier relationship with food and break addictions. Foods off-limit include sugar, grains, legumes, and dairy. I… Read More Dessert Challenge
I have been blessed to witness dear souls who portray the very definition of endurance. They own the type of steadfastness that is unshakeable, even when the life seems to throw the cruelest curveballs their way. Some experience excruciating pain with an illness, others have faced imminent death, while some have extreme emotional pain and… Read More Endurance (noun) – The ability to withstand hardship or adversity.
I have found him whom my soul loves. I found him in 1999. Accidentally. A painfully shy student at Florida College, I happily joined my fellow students for a singing on a local beach. We gathered together as the sun was setting, formed a circle, and sang with all our hearts to the Lord. When… Read More Beloved (adj) – Dearly loved, precious.
If we took a poll and asked a simple question: “Given the choice, would you rather thrive, or fail?” What would the majority say? Based on the money generated from self-help books, weight loss companies, fitness coaches, and nutritionists, I think it’s safe to assume that generally, we aim to live healthy lives. In the… Read More Thrive (verb) – To grow vigorously.
“Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name.” Psalm 100:4 If I were given a choice of values I could instill in my children that would carry them through life, I would wish for many things. My list would include: Faith in God, wisdom… Read More Thanksgiving (noun) – Grateful acknowledgement of benefits or favors, especially to God.
Commitment is a universal tie that links us together to those we love and ultimately ties out soul to the Lord. A newborn baby trusts that her parent will provide food, shelter, and love. A child relies on his parents for training, unconditional love, and Godly wisdom. Two people enter a marriage covenant full of… Read More Committed (adjective) – Wholeheartedly dedicated.
Below are some thoughts my daughter wanted to share with you about friendship and while she is very young, as I was reading over this I realized how applicable this is to all ages. Enjoy! Have you ever wondered if your friend is a true friend? A true friend shows respect for others, not just… Read More Friendship Through the Eyes of a Child
Shelter is something we all seek from time to time. Physically, we instinctively move for cover during a storm. Imagine enjoying a peaceful picnic with your family by a lake, and suddenly a massive rain cloud is rolling toward you. Would you slowly saunter back to your car? Or would you break into a sprint… Read More Shelter – (noun) Protection from harm.
Renewal. Who doesn’t love this concept? A chance to turn things around, start from scratch, and try again. We look forward to the beginning of the year because we know the reset button known as the New Year’s resolution is right around the corner. Students start fresh every new school year, and parents begin anew with… Read More Renewal