(Wash, Rinse, ‘ Repeat from last week’s Happy Monday Blog!)  No, you’re not seeing double and there’s no glitch, it’s on purpose! I’ve NEVER done this before ~ repeated pretty much the exact same blog two weeks in a row but this one is….. ~ long so want to be sure you get time to […]

Is that a true statement in your estimation? Whether it is or not, according to Jesus you ARE winning.   Scripture tells us in numerous places that this is a true statement. The fact is, we have a choice to believe it or not. The way we act will depend on what we choose to […]

Ugh!!!! This is what has gotten me sooooo many times.  Are you a person of principle and of the Word? When you can so uber see where people are off and try and “help” or “correct” or “guide” yet they do not have eyes to see or ears to hear, what happens? Just like scripture […]

“I got you!” When a friend says that to me, it gives me this feeling of security. I feel loved, safe, and a contentment washes over me with the thought that someone is there for me. Guess what, that is not just a feeling but actually a for real fact that we can take to […]

As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. My children are taught of the Lord and they will walk in great peace. They will follow after peace. The voice of The Shepherd, they will listen to, acknowledge, and be guided by. The voice of a stranger, they will disregard, rebuke, or not […]

Ever just had enough? Ya know the saying ~  No pain. No gain. ?  It’s kinda true. You want new muscles you’ve never had? It’s gonna hurt going up on weights and working harder in the gym.  You wanta accomplish more, be more, excel more? It’s gonna cost you your comfort level to go to […]

Our values determine the types of problems we have. The kinds of problems we have dictate the quality of our lives. Good values equal a good life.  What are your values?  Are you living out those values in the company of others closest to you who share those same values?  Bad company corrupts good morals…is […]

… when you need a little favor and it helps so much … When someone brings you a little happy to let you know they were thinking of you … When your mom put the note in your lunchbox … When a friend text you out of the blue to encourage you … When a […]

I was just encouraging a friend recently to reach out to someone because they have lots in common and they could truly be iron-sharpening-iron for each other. My friend hem-hawed around, sort of making excuses as to why it was not the best idea until finally admitting, “If I’m being honest, I just don’t feel […]

Today I honor all three of my grandfathers who were in the Army, Air Force, & Marines. Thankfully they got to come home and I grew up sitting in their laps and being spoiled rotten by them as they would say. But I pause and remember all those who we lost at war, giving their […]