Health is the greatest of God’s gifts, but we take it for granted. It hangs on a thread as fine as a spider’s web, and the smallest thing can make it snap, leaving the strongest of us helpless in an instant, and in that instant, hope is our protector, and love, our panacea. ~Via PBS […]
Archives for March 2014
Saturday Sips: Your Personal Master Gardener, FREE!
March 29, 2014 By 2 Comments
Are you weary of winter? Do you enjoy fresh vegetables? Then as your Personal Sherpa of Joy, I have a suggestion. I invite you to think about warmer weather and planting a garden. Those of you who are discouraged members of the Black Thumb Club like me, take heart. Your own Personal Master Gardener is available, for […]
How setting priorities helped us find a home we love
March 24, 2014 By 25 Comments
There is nothing like selling your house and moving into an apartment to make you grateful for home ownership: The tiny freezer that didn’t allow us take advantage of sales. Laundry that cost $1.25 for each small load to wash and then dry. Car headlights that shone into the bedroom windows of our basement level apartment. […]
Saturday Sips: To fight or not to fight
March 22, 2014 By 3 Comments
To fight or not to fight, that is the question. Shakespeare fans, pardon my rewriting of Hamlet’s famous soliloquy, but it is so appropriate to relationships. Each day you have multiple interactions with people, places, things, and ideas. Many of those will be unremarkable and forgettable. Others, however, will test your patience: a […]
The peril of being Possibility Impaired
March 18, 2014 By 3 Comments
Have you ever heard the expression Possibility Impaired? I hadn’t until I read a real estate book by Gary Eldred. He wrote about home owners who couldn’t see the potential—the possibilities—in their properties. I immediately thought about how applicable this phrase was to so much of our lives. Please allow me share a couple […]
Living Beyond Your Comfort Zone
March 15, 2014 By 10 Comments
Have you ever felt stuck, and wondered about the possibility of living beyond your comfort zone as a solution? How does that make you feel? Afraid? Irresponsible? Excited? This week I have three pieces to challenge and encourage you. I pray they will breathe life, strength, and courage into your soul! Apathetic Living and […]
Finding joy in the journey
March 10, 2014 By 17 Comments
Our family went on a summer vacation to Alaska a few years back. I assumed it would be easy finding joy in the journey: Family, cruise, new shores to explore! What’s not to love? According to WeatherSpark, we would be enjoying daytime July temps of 63 degrees or so. However, our reality looked a lot […]
Saturday Sips: 5 Places to find free ebooks!
March 8, 2014 By 5 Comments
Who doesn’t like free, especially when it comes to ebooks? If you are trying to keep a handle on your finances, or just indulge in your reading habit without breaking the bank, you’ll want to check out these 5 places to find free ebooks. Story Cartel Jeff Goins and Joe Bunting—talented writers and nice […]
You are a walking advertisement for you
March 3, 2014 By
Do you remember those old-fashioned sandwich boards? Businesses would, and still do, employ people to walk around to market their businesses. Similarly, you are a walking advertisement for you. As the lyrics of that old song from The Police go: Every breath you take, every move you make, every bond you break, every step you […]
Saturday Sips: You are a storyteller!
March 1, 2014 By Leave a Comment
You are a storyteller. Yes, you are. Let’s get that right out there, and no sassing back. We all have stories to share about our lives. As someone once said, “Our most treasured family heirlooms are our sweet family memories.” When my niece Amanda was little, she would ask for family stories. She adored […]
