Lately, I have had overloaded days and an overloaded heart. I drag those worries from one day to the next, like a too-heavy kitchen trash bag—leaking, funky, heavy. So this is me, preaching to myself. An Rx for a worry-free weekend [tweetthis]An Rx for a worry-free weekend...[/tweetthis]: Today, ... read more
Just-Right Abundance…
Abundance This month we are talking about living abundantly. We live in a time of plenty, a land of plenty. Most of us have more than we need. We have First World Problems...like trying to figure out how to limit screen time, like having more clothes than coat hangers, or ... read more
Stewarding A Grateful Heart
I am new to the gym near my house. My hubby is a gym rat, but I really dislike exercise...the idea of it, the time it takes to do it, the being sweaty after, the being bored during, and any and all of the pain....you get the picture. :P But a few weeks ago something happened that made my whiny ... read more
31 Days to #ASimplerJoy: Gratitude
Since starting the 31 Days of Blogging Challenge, I have posted about things that have brought me #ASimplerJoy. Many of my posts have been about products that I have bought and use. The fact is that there are many small things in my life that I appreciate, things that make my life easier or more ... read more
F2F Friday: Counting Your Blessings
A Video Bible Study: Elizabeth George’s “Putting on a Gentle and Quiet Spirit” Lesson 9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; who once were not ... read more
Memory Verse Monday: March 24
Today's memory verse is about loving your neighbor. Sometimes your neighbor is the person across the breakfast table. This week at our house, we are trying to outdo one another in showing honor. We are planning to do that in specific ways each day. Today we want to outdo each other in ... read more
Memory Verse Monday: August 4
This week's Memory Verse highlights an old problem, so it is an old favorite. Of all the verses we have learned in the past five years, I think I am most likely to remind the kids of this one: Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God ... read more