Anger

(If you received this post via email, be sure to visit our blog today to watch the video.) There are TWO types of anger — GOOD anger and CRAZY anger.  It is a valid feeling; one we will forever feel from time to time.  What we DO with it makes ALL the difference in the

God, Save Me From My Inner Diva!

Inner Diva

In the last few years I have been challenged regarding relationships.  It doesn’t make any difference if they are relationships with my… husband —- children —- friends —- enemies —- co-workers —- fellow worshippers at church —- professing christians or blatant heathen …I am learning at a deeper, gut level, that my Inner Diva is alive and well. Over the forty-ish

Daily KIP: Are there areas in your life that are baffling to you, that you don’t understand? Do you find yourself trying to control the outcome? Consider taking YOUR “claws” out of life. Freedom comes when we let go. EmailShareShareStumbleUponPrintRedditDigg

Daily KIP: Self-Control is the ability to exercise restraint or control over one’s feelings, emotions, reactions, etc. How are you managing your “self-control” when it comes to those in customer service, co-workers, or others in your daily interactions? How do others view you based on your reactions and emotions? Something to think about………. EmailShareShareStumbleUponPrintRedditDigg

It isn't what you get, it is what you become.

Thanksgiving

This year I was able to attend my home church, Hosanna!, to celebrate Christmas Eve. For the first time ever, they had a live nativity scene. It was simply amazing. The front altar was covered with hay, and roaming about were 2 camels, a donkey, goat, lamb, calf and geese. Throughout the service, the lamb

Do You Believe in Santa?

Monday night, my family set out to see Santa. I piled Owen and Gracie into our car, and met my husband at the local mall around 5 PM. I should first tell you about the ride to the mall. My 6 year old, Owen, began to ask questions. “Is Santa real?” Apparently Anna, also a

Daily KIP:  UNDERSTANDING……….often we are so quick to judge what’s going on with others or why people in our world do what they do. Take the time to ask questions, listen, and connect to get a better understanding. “Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain but it takes character and self control to be understanding

Go, move, decide, do SOMETHING!

I often ask myself, “Why is it so difficult for me to___________________?”  Here are just a FEW things that I’ve used to fill in the blank: exercise, have more patience, be a better listener, not judge others, forgive, pray, organize the junk drawer in my kitchen, accomplish the things on my list, simply make a