While focusing on what might happen in the future, I too often miss out on the joy of the present experience. This tendency was made clear to me on a recent bike ride with my husband. I was dreading the…
A New Year of Thankfulness Gratitude and Celebration
Years ago when my husband and I were starting our life together, we worked many long hours to build a successful farm and family. Because money was tight we rarely ate out. When we did, we carefully chose from the…
Shine Your Light
What does it mean to you to shine your light? To me, shining your light means sharing your gifts, your talents and abilities to uplift, and bless the lives of others. Haven’t you been buoyed up by another’s act of…
Christmas Blessing
Wishing you a blessed Christmas! In the midst of busy holiday events, I encourage you to set aside time to ponder the significance of the season, and enjoy this beautiful video, “The Christ Child. A Nativity Story.” I invite you…
Keeping the Spirit of Christmas Alive
With all the busyness this time of year, do you find yourself struggling to keep the spirit of Christmas alive? Here’s a simple solution that can quickly restore your Christmas spirit. Look for the symbols. They are all around us. …
Trusting God Means Trusting His View of Me
Trusting God means trusting His view of me. This was a profound insight I recently gained that has altered the way I see myself, and others. At a recent church event held for women we were asked to look through…
So Different, And Yet, We Like Each Other
I like my family. We are each so different, yet we really like each other! Over the recent Thanksgiving holiday, my family gathered to celebrate what would have been my mother’s 94th birthday. This family reunion consisted of three days…
The Healing Power of Gratitude
Can gratitude heal? I believe it can. In times of distress, or anxiety, I have felt the restorative strength that comes from giving thanks. The trial may still be there, but through gratitude, I have felt empowered to move forward…
Second-guessing Your Way Out Of An Experience
Do you ever second-guess you way out of an experience? Let me explain what I mean. I teach Sunday school in my local church congregation. I love the opportunity to study God’s word, interact with my neighbors of faith, and…
How Our National Anthem Came To Be
I’ve had the opportunity to take an on-line class, learning about the Constitution of the United States, and the Founding Fathers. I see more and more God’s hand in the creation, and development of this nation. This video touched my…
Moving Fast or Rushing
Doing something quickly is different than rushing. This was a new insight I recently gained from James Clear. He wrote, “There is a difference between moving fast and rushing. You can move fast and be thoughtful. When you rush, you…
Finding Peace in the Accomplishments of the Day
I have spent too many days telling myself, “I have so much to do!” I’d complain to my husband. I’d mention it while visiting with someone over the phone. I’d feel stressed while doing one thing because my mind was…
