So, did you lead someone to Christ today? Not me. Not today. Did you read 5 chapters of the Bible, researching, and note taking? Not me. Not today. Did you feed those in need and sacrifice being uncomfortable for the Lord? Not me. Not today. If the above 3 questions were the criteria for scoring … More Focus on your roots. Jesus will bring the fruit!
Have you ever read an article that made you think, “WOW”! What an amazing non-profit touching the lives of the poor or orphaned children. Or you hear in the news about how firefighters saved a family’s life. Maybe it’s just a Guidepost article, but it hits you the wrong way and you end up feeling … More Sometimes the little things ARE the big things
I strive to be a pleasant, cheerful, joyful person in life- just like many good humans out there, but maintaining a cheerful and joyful demeanor has not always come easy for me. I’ve had to learn to be joyful in hardship, learn to see the good in the messiness of life, and cling to God … More I thought life would be easier…Learning to pivot
The word gratitude is about all that comes to mind when I think of where I was a year ago to now. In early August, 2017 I had my “Mayo Vacation” in MN to see several medical specialists in hopes of getting to the root of my year of health issues. I’ve shared other medical updates, so this is … More So much Gratitude! From Mayo, 2017 to now…
Don’t you love those moments where you can almost feel the Holy Spirit at work in a tangible way? I had that experience today while walking at the gym. I had just left my first Sh’bam aerobics class in 18 months and tho thrilled to be given doctor’s clearance for this class, I was disappointed … More Great is Thy Faithfulness…
Some days “choosing joy” is just easier than others. Don’t you love those “easy” days where you wake up smiling, ready to face the day, cheerfully going about your tasks and maintaining a calm demeanor in the midst of the many curve balls of the day? Me too! However, if your world is anything like … More “Be joyful always…even after Daylight Savings?!”
Quick Health Update: As most of you probably know, 2017 was not an easy year, particularly due to ongoing health issues. I am incredibly thankful that 2018 has overall been a healthier year and we estimate that I’m probably 80% well (from healing from the Adrenal Fatigue). One of the less than pleasant outcomes of … More “The Journey is the Reward”: Reflections on discipline, process, journey, & weight loss
It’s funny how we can think we’ve learned a lesson and then a few years later we find ourselves wrestling with the very issue we thought we had overcome. I have wrestled with discontentment for most of my adult life in one way or another. While I was single in my twenties, I struggled to … More Learning Contentment…again!
Looking back on 2017, some might say I have a lot to complain about- after being sick for an entire year, having to let go of all outside ministry/volunteer commitments for most of the year, missing many social and friend outings, depending on others for rides and even grocery shopping because I just didn’t have the energy, … More Medical Update: Reflections on 2017
Well, since my last medical update I’ve had a few minor setbacks. Anyone that’s been on a medical journey can probably relate! I am generally optimistic, so when I start to feel better, I have the mindset that I’m on the road to full recovery. However, I am learning that healing often is a process and sometimes … More Medical Update: Dealing with setbacks…but finding value in the process
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