Health Through Obedience

Health Through Obedience

“Health Through Obedience” summarizes my goals for 2019, and it follows on the path of my one word for the year, “Truth.” This journey began back in December as I began to put the pieces together of what real health means to me. It started 

My Heart of Stone

My Heart of Stone

A little rock, basically in the shape of a heart, was my “take away” gift from our church ladies’ retreat this fall.  For several years now, I’ve been catching posts and photos by friends who collect heart-shaped rocks and are always on the lookout for 

Black & White or Gray?

Black & White or Gray?

Black and white, or gray—which is more to your liking?  For me the answer continues to change, and I imagine that it might be changing for you, too.  Let me see if I can explain… I’m that person that loves clear boundaries and directions.  I 

Curse of the Good Girl!

Curse of the Good Girl!

Momma always told me I was a good girl.  She also taught me that parents need to tell their children who they want them to be.  I was always the adorable little redhead who could go anywhere because of her impeccable behavior.  Momma took pride 

Sharing is Loving

Sharing is Loving

Girls, I have not done this before, but I am so excited to share a post, “Beauty is Not the Size of My Jeans.”  It was written by a very special “second daughter” of mine, Suzannah.   God has blessed this young lady with everything 

Sabbath Rest

Sabbath Rest

Okay, some of you will be rolling your eyes.  If I had read this post title when I was younger, I would have expected another “sermon” on the rules of Sabbath.  Hold on and stay with me for a couple minutes, please. In our house 

Sisters

Sisters

Here I sit with coffee nearby, a view of the Pacific Ocean crashing onto the sandy beach, and my “Secret Sisters” chattering as they read the newspaper and work on their quilting projects.  This is our 15 year-old tradition of getting away for an extended 

Are You Content?  Check the List…

Are You Content? Check the List…

Content; that’s what I want to become this year.   Check out this list of symptoms of discontent that I have observed pop up in myself over the years, and see if any apply to you.   fear, jealousy, envy, impatience, pride, selfishness, regrets, unhealthy expectations, 

“Mom, Just Breathe!”

“Mom, Just Breathe!”

What’s your word? Many people have been talking and writing about their “word” for the year.  About three years ago I started choosing, or asking God to choose for me, a theme word.  He gave me “breathe” that first year.  My thoughts went immediately to 

RESTART

RESTART

Board games, card games, and video games all have one common aspect:  At any point a player can quit.  No one makes us continue on if we get tired, frustrated, or see our demise nearing.  We have control of how long we want to participate.