30 Day Daily Affirmation Challenge Hello, Friends! Thank you so much for your response on my recent post about How I Manage My Thoughts. Learning to make a productive choice of what to think about and focus on is a daily challenge for me. However, I trust that God is in the sanctification business and I BELIEVE he is renewing my mind-and yours, too, if you want. Are you ready for a little 30 Day Daily Affirmation Challenge? Sidebar: Did you miss the post? Catch Up Here One of the … [Read more...]
Remember and Appreciate
Remember and Appreciate Hello, Friends! Well, here we are. The craziness continues, the rain is falling, the voices are still shouting. But God. Yesterday at church our oldest son, Brady, gave the communion meditation. It blessed me and I thought it would you, too. The best thing is that he doesn't just say the right words, he is living them. This generation of Christ followers is on FIRE and I think it is so encouraging. They are either in or out, it seems, because there aren't … [Read more...]
How I Manage My Thoughts
How I Manage My Thoughts Hello, Friends! I'm writing to you from the beach today where the sky is blue, the water is turquoise and so beautiful it almost makes my heart explode with gratitude to our Father who created it all. We have been down here for a few days now, socially distancing, avoiding even our most favorite restaurants, wearing masks when we go into public places, but still totally enjoying ourselves. I do have to admit that I miss my key lime pie from The Donut … [Read more...]
A Cinderella Story
A Cinderella Story Hello, Lovely Friends! It is another beautiful June morning here on the farm. We got a soaking rain a few days ago and the corn and beans have TAKEN OFF-you can almost hear them grow! I hope you are feeling calm and centered as you read this, ready to face the challenges of the day but also intentionally looking for all the blessings, too. Just Dreaming.... Do you remember your dreams? Last night, I had the most fun in mine. I was back in high school and we … [Read more...]
How to Travel During a Pandemic
How to Travel During a Pandemic Hello, Lovely Friends, Brad and I have been on another vacation, and it was FUN. The pandemic has not stopped our travel. That's kind of a lie, but keep reading! Sometimes, the every day views, every day thoughts, every day worries need to be kicked to the curb-at least that is how it works for us. A change of scenery and a different perspective can change everything especially after being sheltered in place for almost 2 months. SIDEBAR: Can you … [Read more...]