Messy Moments

The house was finally put back together after a 13 day visit with my son and his family. On the last night they were here, my husband and son did the dishes. I watched them […]

A Worthy Purpose

“Many persons have a wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification but through fidelity to a worthy purpose.” Helen Keller These are interesting words spoken from someone who never […]

What will make my life better?

PsychCentral reports, “Religion makes people feel happier.” I read this on June 30 in the Arizona Republic. Here are some of the positive things this secular research mentioned are results of those with “religion”: Having […]

Back to School for Adults

Back to school time…we might think of buying new school clothes and supplies…all those school activities…homework.  If we’re homeschooling, it’s ordering curriculum and lesson planning.  Since I am a teacher, it’s reading textbooks and planning.  […]

Uncluttering Your Soul

“Untangling yourself from the overscheduled, overwhelming web of your current life is not for the faint of heart. It’s honest, rigorous work.” “Simplified living…requires uncluttering your soul.” I recently read these statements made by Bill […]

Patience Please!!

But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. There is no law against these things. –Galatians 5:22-23 It should have been […]

Think This, Not That

I saw a post on Facebook today that said “7 Things to Give Up.”  Here is the list: People Pleasing Doubting Yourself Negative Thinking Fear of Failure Criticizing Yourself Saying Yes When You Want to […]

Sharing Life together…

Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. –Romans 12:15 When a friend of mine’s husband passed away, it was wonderful to see the church in action in what was a difficult time. […]