In Part I, I announced My One Word, Silence, for 2014, and the benefits I have found through my conversion to one word rather than a list of resolutions. Following is a list of how one word can help shape my character and draw me nearer to God if practiced diligently, keeping in mind it's about progress, not perfection. … Continue reading Silence – Part II
Category: Gratitude
Attitude Matters
The remarkable thing is, we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. -Charles R. Swindoll
Merry Christmas
May be the peace of Christ be with you as you celebrate this day, the birth of our Savior, with family, encircle you in comfort if you're spending a quiet day alone, and fill all of our hearts with gratitude for those in the military who cannot be with their loved ones, and to the loved… Continue reading Merry Christmas
Pet Therapy
Man's best friend. While this may seem to be a bit off-topic from what I typically write about, it ties into well-rounded health, peace and happiness. If you own a pet--or if a pet owns you, as is the case in my house--it's easy to see why there are careers in pet therapy, facilitating healing… Continue reading Pet Therapy
Serenity Through Acceptance
It never ceases to amaze me what circumstances God can--and does--use to speak to His children. For instance, He spoke to me the other morning through my impatience with another's lack of willingness to try to understand and accept yet another. Confused? Allow me to explain... A dear friend has an ongoing internal struggle with what he… Continue reading Serenity Through Acceptance
NaNoWriMo 2013
NaNoWriMo is over for this year, and I reached my goal of winning--two years in a row. While I thought I would be looking forward to taking a bit of time off from writing, instead it made me desire to adhere to my writing schedule even more. Writing is blissfully fulfilling to me. It's what I do for fun, for peace, for growth. … Continue reading NaNoWriMo 2013
Happy Thanksgiving
When I was growing up, Thanksgiving was my very favorite holiday. That's an odd holiday for a child to have as a favorite, but my mom always made it so special, and it began weeks before Thanksgiving Day. She hung a picture of a cornucopia on the refrigerator door and every day we got to… Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving
Mental Health Days
"If someone hurts your feelings, it's unimportant unless you persist in remembering it." I'm taking the day off from work today as a mental health day. With difficult things coming at me from all directions lately, I've decided to disconnect from the world and re-connect with God. When my boys were in school, I used to… Continue reading Mental Health Days
Happy Veteran’s Day
"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." -John Fitzgerald Kennedy May we take a moment to offer up in prayer our veterans and their families, extending our appreciation and our gratitude. May peace find… Continue reading Happy Veteran’s Day
Nominated and Honored
I had to take a quick break in my hiatus to thank Teresa Churcher (http://homeandspirit.wordpress.com) for nominating me for the Liebster award! If you have yet to visit her blog, please take a few moments to do so. You will find it worth every minute of your time. Hers is one that I make a point of reading… Continue reading Nominated and Honored
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