On Prayers & Praying…
I received a text from a friend the other day asking me to pray for someone who was very ill. She asked if I would put his name in my prayer jar, or God jar as I affectionately call it…. Read moreOn Prayers & Praying…
Spreading Optimism and Silver Linings One Blog At A Time…
I received a text from a friend the other day asking me to pray for someone who was very ill. She asked if I would put his name in my prayer jar, or God jar as I affectionately call it…. Read moreOn Prayers & Praying…
Every now and then the stars shine brighter than bright. Every now and then it feels like things are finally coming together just the way they should. Things are better than they used to be. In fact, they’re better now than we… Read moreWalkin’ On Sunshine!
A few years ago there was a popular Christian acronym WWJD? that stood for “What Would Jesus Do?”. I never wore the bracelets or wristbands and I didn’t buy a bumper sticker for the car but the acronym made an… Read moreWWJD?
Are you a worrier? We all tend to be at times, and when I worry I turn to inspirational resources like podcasts that help me to keep things in perspective. I’ve been listening to a few lately on stress management and… Read moreDon’t Worry. Be Happy.
That God can help you fix your coffee maker? Help you find your car keys? Get you a parking space close to the front door in a busy parking lot? Send a snowstorm when we need a time-out? Yes He… Read moreDid You Know?
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been getting up extra early in the morning to pray, meditate and spend time with God. For some reason my day just doesn’t feel right if I don’t do that. It’s about… Read moreThe True Meaning of Christmas…
One of the first things I read this morning during my quiet time was living by faith guarantees hardship…yikes! Can I have my money (predictable paycheck) back? Should I turn around and head back to dry land (the security and comfort… Read moreYikes! I Sure Hope My Dinghy Doesn’t Sink…
When we think of shape, we typically think of our physical shape. The kind of shape that I’m referring to is the creative side of us, our wiring, our uniqueness…the person that God created us to be. God loves variety!… Read moreWhat Kind of S-H-A-P-E Are You In?
Have you ever had that “giddy little kid” kind of feeling inside that something good is about to happen? That feeling of excitement that hints a prayer is about to be answered, that circumstances are about to change, that a… Read moreSeven…
A clean slate…Is it possible to even have one? Not really unless we plan on going into a witness protection program and changing our identity. If you’re like me, you were happy to see the wild roller coaster of a… Read more2017…A Clean Slate