10 to Happier

Happy

We all want to be happy. It seems “happy” is the vague utopia all citizens of earth strive for but never seem to achieve. Well, I’m not here to relay a magic formula to achieve “happy” — that’s another post — but here’s a small list that I’ve come up with that helps my days

Action Conquers Fear

(If you received this post via email, be sure to click here to watch the video.) My question for you today is this: Does fear dissipate or go away when we take action? I share my answer and thoughts today in my video.  What’s your answer? “Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and

No Excuses!

NO Excuses

As you look back on the last year and look forward to the new year… …are you truly living out the calling that God has given you? If not, what or who is hindering you from fulfilling the calling that God has given you? Hmmm…think about it. What is that thing that God keeps whispering

My ONE Word and Anchor

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(If you received this post via email, be sure to visit our blog today to watch the video.) Last week I shared how I plan and look forward to the New Year — Inspired by the My One Word Experiment, I choose a ONE WORD and an ANCHOR {if you missed that post, you can

Anchor — ONE WORD

My One Word

(If you received this post via email, be sure to visit our blog today to watch the video.) It’s December. Many of us are living in and enjoying the Spirit of the Season — Christmas parties, shopping for gifts, family time, and food…lots of food.  Some of us, this month, look forward into the new

Answered Phone Call

telephone

I’m sharing with you my friend’s story… {The names have been changed for for privacy purposes} On Sunday Kelly was in her husband’s office at the church that he pastors.  She stopped in briefly to talk with him and the phone rang.  Understand, it was Sunday morning, offices were closed and she typically does not

Choosing the Next Thing

overwhelmed

I attended a conference a few weeks ago. It was a great conference where they were extremely generous with all the stuff they gave away to the attendees. I left for the conference with a short list of books I need to review. I came home with a stack of books so tall; it may

Words to the wise

Quiet Time

It’s Monday and I don’t have a video to share, so I write… 5:00 am comes quickly, but I jump out of bed — there’s no snooze button for me.  This is my favorite hour of the day, my quiet alone time when everyone under our roof is asleep… …oh the quiet, the silence, the

NOTHING to lose…

go light your world

Read this quote C A R E F U L L Y. . . “A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle.” — J Heller Candles give off light. Candles produce warmth. Candles are smoothing. We have nothing to lose by letting our light SHINE!  Lights exposes darkness. Lights attract and draw others near. What

Joy Stealers

joy letter blocks

It’s Monday and I don’t have a video to share, so I write. …I extend myself grace, I accept grace. When we are too rigid with our plans and our agenda, when we get caught up in the doing instead of the living …our joy can be stolen.  We can allow so many things to take