During December the question is often asked, "Are you ready for Christmas?" It's a good question because there is a lot to do before Christmas comes - treats to bake, decorations to put up and presents to buy and wrap. Nobody ever asks, "Are you ready for Easter?" It's not as "big" of a holiday… Continue reading How I Prepare My Heart For Easter
Category: Faith
We Bicker Like Family
"We bicker like family, but we really do love each other." I heard that while watching a documentary about Pentatonix - whatever member said that about the rest of the group, it made me stop and think. Why do we just assume "that's what families do - they bicker?" Does your family argue, fight and… Continue reading We Bicker Like Family
Feeling Sorry For Myself
I'm really good at feeling sorry for myself. Any time someone treats me in a way I consider to be mean or unfair, I end up replaying that scenario over and over in my mind. See, I'm not very good on my feet, so after something happens I end up thinking of all the things I… Continue reading Feeling Sorry For Myself
9 Things I Learned From Working In Retail
The last twelve months of my life have been spent working in a high-end home furnishings retail job. My job wasn't high-end (I ran the customer service desk) but the clientele and merchandise was high-end. It wasn't my favorite job of all time, but I did meet some nice people and of course I enjoyed… Continue reading 9 Things I Learned From Working In Retail
Carrying On When Tragedy Strikes
When horrible things happen, this question always arises in my mind - should we stop everything we are doing and focus completely on the tragedy, or should we continue on in our daily lives? I think the answer involves a little of both with more of the latter. It bothers me when I see people… Continue reading Carrying On When Tragedy Strikes
The Benefits of Praying With Your Husband
Paul and I made a joint New Year's Resolution to pray together as a couple, at least once a week. We've been praying together each night before bed since January - we take turns praying each night and have only missed a few times when Paul was traveling or we were just tired and forgot.… Continue reading The Benefits of Praying With Your Husband
He Is A Shield
He is a shield to those who walk in integrity. - Proverbs 2:7 The verse I'd read that morning entered my mind, fighting the thoughts of anger and betrayal. I had been accused of a mistake that cost my boss over a thousand dollars. No one had done any research before the accusation was made… Continue reading He Is A Shield
The Benefit of Kindness
Last fall I challenged myself to say something nice if I saw something nice. I'm not an outgoing person, so following through on my challenge has stretched me. In my day job I constantly interact with women and have really sought to say something genuine, positive and encouraging. It has been a rewarding challenge! Not… Continue reading The Benefit of Kindness
Encouragement For You
This week began with a sense of incredible relief. We've come through a long season of waiting - of asking God for something, of acknowledging His sovereign will over our lives, of wondering what He is trying to teach us...and wanting to hurry up and learn the lesson! I'm sure you've been there at some… Continue reading Encouragement For You
Get That Song Out Of My Head
If you've worked in retail for any length of time, you've probably gotten sick of hearing the same music day after day. Or is that just me and my incredibly easily annoyed ears? Ha. Anyway, I've heard the same playlist of 70's and 80's hits every day since the day after Christmas. I didn't know these… Continue reading Get That Song Out Of My Head
Come Home For Comfort 