Memorial Day…….what is it to you? As I was growing up, it was a day off of school right before summer. Then it became a day off of work when we would go to the beach with friends or cook hamburgers on the grill and gather with family and friends. Eventually I realized it really […]

You may not have a choice of when people will hurt your feelings but you have a choice to love ANYWAY or be offended.

Hey! Hey! Hey! How does that sound? 👆👆👆 Guess what! You will have a whole lot better chance of owning your tomorrow if you will choose to enjoy your today! Can I get an Amen from the Hallelujah lady?! 🙌 You really can choose to enjoy today ANYWAY. Even if……?! Yes! Even if…..!!! Does that […]

If you want to know the truth, to me, more is more most of the time. I’ve been accused of being gaudy, a little much, and “extra”. In my mind I want to be streamlined, minimalistic and a “less is more” kind of person. You know, clean lines, all white, straight, smart, classy…in my mind […]

Things you would never dream of happening, happens both good and bad. How we react to these happenings makes all the difference in the world. What is happening right now that you are thankful for and maybe even blown away by? Pause and give thanks. Remember our help comes from the Lord! And every good […]

Did you know Jesus has a wish list and is hoping you will give him three things this Christmas? My husband preached about this this weekend and I just loved it. You will, too! The three wise men left us these clues. Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh were gifts they brought to Jesus when he was […]

“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 […]

~If You’re Happy and You (don’t) know it….clap your hands~   “Rejoice in the Lord always, and again, I say rejoice.” Phil. 4:4 You decide. It’s no one else’s obligation or privilege to get to decide for us to be happy or to make us happy. Stir up the gift of God in you. Sometimes […]

I could hardly wait to share this with you! It’s the final book cover for Love ANYWAY! Check it out on my social media today 💕📖🙌 @addiecooley & @happy_anyway if you missed the last email we sent you with it! Shout out to Harrison House & everyone who collaborated on the cover!!! All my friends […]

Are you afraid of what all is going on in our world these days? Are you shaken up by it all? Does it seem uncertain to take the next step? Honestly, it’s hard for a lot of us to even think about it. Some go to their war room and pray. I’m sure you have […]