Here’s a question to consider: What sets you apart? I met my husband when I was 40. At that point, I had not had a date in 10 years. On the day we met, I didn’t hear wedding bells or angels sing. It really wasn’t all that significant or memorable. I just decided to show…
Every few months, I am tempted to delete all my social media accounts. The negative energy overwhelms me. Facebook starts to suck my joy away – it is such a time waster. I grow tired of scrolling through superficial Instagram selfies and beat myself up for not having a Pinterest perfect life. Social media…
In my heart, I know God speaks louder than the negativity. But I don’t listen well. The average person considers between 12,000 and 70,000 thoughts in one day, and psychologists estimate that over 70% of what clutters our mind is negative. Dark thoughts can derail us. Some days, I feel like I am riding a…
My three-year-old grandson came to live with us this past spring, and we’ve done our best to ensure he feels safe and secure inside the four walls of our home. We’ve established a daily routine, and he knows what to expect. When Grandma promises a snack after nap time, little man knows he will…
I struggle to believe. I woke up a few weeks ago with a knot in my stomach. My anxiety was so heavy that I couldn’t hold food down for several hours. To settle my nerves, I nibbled on bite-sized pieces of bread and drank sips of Gatorade. All morning, I sat in my living room…
Years ago, I purchased a novel at a local bookstore that was an epic three-part story. I wasn’t sure if I’d like the narrative, so I only invested in the first volume of the trilogy. When I got home, I sat down on the couch, poured myself a cup of tea, and got lost in…