Have you ever felt stuck, and wondered about the possibility of living beyond your comfort zone as a solution? How does that make you feel? Afraid? Irresponsible? Excited? This week I have three pieces to challenge and encourage you. I pray they will breathe life, strength, and courage into your soul! Apathetic Living and […]
Finding joy in the journey
March 10, 2014 By 17 Comments
Our family went on a summer vacation to Alaska a few years back. I assumed it would be easy finding joy in the journey: Family, cruise, new shores to explore! What’s not to love? According to WeatherSpark, we would be enjoying daytime July temps of 63 degrees or so. However, our reality looked a lot […]
Saturday Sips: 5 Places to find free ebooks!
March 8, 2014 By 5 Comments
Who doesn’t like free, especially when it comes to ebooks? If you are trying to keep a handle on your finances, or just indulge in your reading habit without breaking the bank, you’ll want to check out these 5 places to find free ebooks. Story Cartel Jeff Goins and Joe Bunting—talented writers and nice […]
You are a walking advertisement for you
March 3, 2014 By
Do you remember those old-fashioned sandwich boards? Businesses would, and still do, employ people to walk around to market their businesses. Similarly, you are a walking advertisement for you. As the lyrics of that old song from The Police go: Every breath you take, every move you make, every bond you break, every step you […]
Saturday Sips: You are a storyteller!
March 1, 2014 By Leave a Comment
You are a storyteller. Yes, you are. Let’s get that right out there, and no sassing back. We all have stories to share about our lives. As someone once said, “Our most treasured family heirlooms are our sweet family memories.” When my niece Amanda was little, she would ask for family stories. She adored […]
Are you a listener or a fixer?
February 24, 2014 By
Admit it: You love it when folks listen to you, especially when it is your husband. There is almost a sexiness about it when his eyes are looking into yours, and his attention is fully focused what you have to say. But what about when you feel you are not being heard? Stephen […]
Saturday Sips: Gratitude, the ultimate life sweetener
February 15, 2014 By 4 Comments
It’s the day after Valentine’s Day, and some of you may be feeling let down, left out, or just weary of the endless parade of advertisements. Therefore, I decree it’s the perfect time for big, sweet, dollops of gratitude for our Saturday Sip of insight. 1. First up is my latest post at Happy […]
Saturday Sips: I want answers!
February 8, 2014 By 2 Comments
On Saturdays, I share refreshment and insight—wisdom, information, encouragement—for your life. Today I have seven nifty places to go on the web when you are shouting begging threatening saying: I want answers! If you are ready to go in search of that elusive information, here’s the list: 1. Top 10 search engines. Let’s begin by […]
Leaving a legacy of love
February 3, 2014 By
If you’ve been visiting here for a while, you are probably familiar with this powerful question: What do I do that shows you I love you? The answers are more numerous than the shoes in your closet, the pounds you’ve lost and gained, and the hours you’ve spent waiting. There are the especially […]
Saturday Sips: 10 Essential Kitchen Tools
February 1, 2014 By 8 Comments
What do 10 essential kitchen tools have to do with insights for uncommon joy in the everyday? Simply this: With the right equipment, quality ingredients, and simple, tasty recipes, working in the kitchen can truly be a delight. I speak from experience. Been there, done that, and am a convert who enjoys […]
