Wilted yellowing leaves are the best indicator that something is wrong. A vibrant plant should be lush and green with good flexibility. But when the roots have filled the container, a plant’s subsequent growth fails to spread outward. The roots grow back into themselves and the plant becomes root-bound. This kind of misguided growth chokes Read More
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The Legacy We Leave Behind
What we leave behind– “A righteous man will be remembered forever.” Psalm 112:6 (NIV) This year’s weather has inspired long lasting, multi-blooming roses. In our garden, I carefully select old fashioned roses for their fragrance and disease-proof ability. So while out today, I deadheaded and cut a bouquet of beautiful purple roses. Placing them Read More
Money Fitness After the Holidays!
Stop. Pray. Breathe. Begin. Sadly, getting back to normal often takes its toll on our own lives and the relationships we care so deeply about. We allow so many unnecessary things to clutter our days and distract us from the people who need a relational investment from us.[1] The day was quite average until the Read More
Investing Wisely in Friendships
Round Table – Deborah and Jael “Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.”~ Anais Nin I’ve Got Your Back: Investing Wisely in Friendships Friendships are vital to our physical and spiritual health. They bring quality Read More
10 Tips for Setting Goals & Resolutions
“It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” Ernest Hemingway It’s goal setting season, so I thought it would be helpful to point out some of the pitfalls. When times are tough, remember you’re not the first person in history to overcome the Read More
Setting Goals that Succeed
“It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” Ernest Hemingway It’s goal setting season, so I thought it would be helpful to point out the pitfalls. 1) No plan is a plan. No goals means you’ll surely hit it. 2) Planning too big Read More
‘Tis the Season to be Overwhelmed…Fa la la la la…
I remember going to a writing conference and staying in a private room. I was so exhausted; I never left the room for four days. I soaked in the bathtub until I resembled a prune and curled up on a loveseat with a blanket. I distinctly remember thinking, “This must be the middle when I Read More
10 Tips for Surviving Tough Times
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “…plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” ~Jeremiah 29:11 The last few years have been tough on everyone in one way or another. One thing for certain is tough times thump each of Read More
10 Peace of Mind Tips!
Set boundaries! If you do not know where your boundaries lie, how can others? If you feel taken advantage of, maybe you are to blame and not them. If you do not make clear what is acceptable and not acceptable, then others are on unknown territory. The secret is to know what you want, develop Read More
Got Your Armor?
Why Put on the Whole Armor of God? We put the armor of God on to protect ourselves from the daily arrows of the enemy. If we practice daily taking in the truth of God, we will recognize when we are being sabotaged. Your victory in spiritual warfare was secured at the cross of Christ Read More