Last blog I talked about control and the awful fear associated with the lack of control. Wow! Thanks for the response and encouragement in letting me know I am not alone. This week I've been thinking about how fear, control and motivation all seem to form a sort of triangle. I began to examine areas… Continue reading Got Motivation?
When Fear Rears Its Ugly Head My Faith Is Robbed
I came across a podcast about how important it is for leaders to walk in repentance. You know I wanted to click "stop" and say "Oh I don't really need this message." Thank God I did not click "stop" and instead listened and wept. I wept because I realized the very root of most of… Continue reading When Fear Rears Its Ugly Head My Faith Is Robbed
2017 Journey Vlog #2
Wow! I'm excited to share more with you about the trip to see Lisa my foster-sister in a blog later. First check out this vlog and meet Lisa! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vw9boDiY5E
New Year Journey Vlog #1
Happy New Year! Hope this journey vlog encourages you to think back and then think forward as we move through 2017! (not too bad for my first vlog using my phone....next time I'll try using the video camera!) https://youtu.be/C6YuwuhA5vs
Home For Christmas
Can you believe Christmas is tomorrow? I feel joy bubbling inside as I anticipate our annual Christmas Eve family gathering! I met with girlfriends earlier this week for coffee. The main topic of discussion...how each of us will celebrate Christmas. We're all empty nest-ers now with married adult children and grandchildren to enjoy. You could… Continue reading Home For Christmas
Count Your Blessings Kernel by Kernel
Each year the table is set with the best china and delicious aroma of turkey, dressing, gravy and pies fill the air. We gather at the Thanksgiving table and find....just 3 kernels of corn on each plate. My husband and I began this tradition when our children were little as a way of helping teach… Continue reading Count Your Blessings Kernel by Kernel
Major Surgery Performed by the Great Physician
Have you ever had major surgery and remember going under anesthesia? You’re lying on an operating table covered by a white sheet, in a cold room, a large overhead light glaring down on you, sterile tools and devices surrounding you. The medical team is hustling around plugging in tubes and machines are beeping while the… Continue reading Major Surgery Performed by the Great Physician
Opening the Gate To Hope Through Shared Brokenness
What in the world is a tag line? I've been working with a public speaking coach, Amy Carroll* who said the first thing we need to do is figure out what your tag line is. A tag line is sort of like a brand, you know like "Milk, it does a body good" or "Have it… Continue reading Opening the Gate To Hope Through Shared Brokenness
There is Healing in Your Tears
Ever had a really good cry then said, "Wow I feel so much better?" When I first surrendered my life to Jesus I found myself crying buckets of tears. It really bothered me! I was concerned about others seeing me and my weepy mess. One day as I was apologizing to my friend standing beside me at… Continue reading There is Healing in Your Tears
Does It Really Matter Anyway?
With my heart pounding, I held the phone receiver to my ear rehearsing what I might say. Finally a woman's quiet voice answered. "Hello Mrs. M.? This is Tina, Ronna's friend from second grade. "I want to thank you for caring enough to invest in my life when I was 8 years old." Forty-six years ago… Continue reading Does It Really Matter Anyway?
