Have you ever noticed how people glow when someone tells them, “I love you?” Do you smile when you see young love; an elderly couple holding hands and a baby snuggled on its father’s chest? I DO! In the garden I tend are the ashes of a lovely lady, my friend. She’s there Read More
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Trampled Growth
Simplifying life is a constant goal so planning a walk around the ten acres, I live on, is a vital part of that simplicity. Walking is a time to return to basics, away from the rush and push of real life. My surroundings renew the air in my lungs, the view for my eyes, and Read More
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
Life-Work Balance – Is it possible?
Some days keeping a balance between life, work, sleep, and more is like chasing marbles on a slanted table. This 17 minute video shares tons of ideas (some tried and tested) to keep the balance!
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
‘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
Pursuing Your Destiny!
When the time is right, I, the Lord, will make it happen. ~ Isaiah 60:22 Words have power. I was given a Bible from the original ancient Eastern text. I can’t stop reading it. Although I believe the Bible has the power to train, cut through sin, and breath life into each one of us, Read More