We've looked at what doesn't work. We've looked at what is supposed to work. (Read Day 1) Now it is time for me to put what I have learned into action. You will see my four goals. each centered around specific relationships. God - Spend personal time in the Word every day Husband - Kiss and hug every ...
Turning Impossible Into Possible, Part 3
This week (read Day 1) we have been focusing on personal goals. Using the article by Joan Esherick entitled "Resolution Solutions: 6 Great Ways to Make Your Goals Stick" as our guide, today we will be digging into the last three suggestions to turn impossible into possible. Be specific Be realistic Include a way ...
Listen: Finding Satisfaction in God, Not Food
Focus on the Family is airing an episode on "Finding Satisfaction in God, Not Food" with author Lysa TerKeurst. This is a two day interviewing (1/4 and 1/5) containing insight from her book Made to Crave: Satisfying Your Deepest Desire with God, Not Food. Perfect timing for our blog-week on setting New Year Goals. ...
Turning Impossible Into Possible, Part 2
Yesterday, I invited you into my world of creating my own New Year Resolutions...I mean goals. I was excited to find an article by Joan Esherick entitled "Resolution Solutions: 6 Great Ways to Make Your Goals Stick". In the article she lists six suggestions to turn impossible into possible. Be specific Be ...
Turning Impossible Into Possible, Part 1
With the New Year here, I - like most everyone - think about the past and the future. What did I like about 2010? What do I want to change to make 2011 better. I started making a mental list of resolutions for this year. At #10, I knew that it wasn't going to happen. Great resolutions but totally ...
Review: Softly and Tenderly
Just a year ago, I started a new book The Sweet By and By by recording artist Sara Evans with Rachel Hauck. In my review I stated, "I was sorry that I started the book over the Christmas season because all I wanted to do was read!" The second book in the Songbird Series - Softly and Tenderly - was exactly the same. Full ...
Books for Boys
Did you catch my review of The Dragon and the Turtle? I was honored to have the book's author, Donita K. Paul, stop by and read my thoughts. She wrote a nice comment and suggested that we check out her website - http://www.dragonandturtle.com/. The website contains information about this book and the next book - The Dragon ...
A Friend
I have blogged several times about the importance of having godly women in your life. God made us relational for a reason. To be able to grow and stay strong as a mom, we need the support and love a friend can give. I found this poem several years ago and wanted to share. A friend is one who STRENGHTENS you with prayers, BLESSES you with love, ...
January: Making Memories
Several months ago I mentioned that my mom gave me a 1993 issue of Shining Star magazine. Included in this issue is an excerpt from Jody Capehart's book - Cherishing and Challenging Your Children. The article called "Making Meaningful Memories", contains practical tips to create family traditions and memories throughout the year. ...
Today by Henry Matthew Ward
Today This is a poem that I cut out several years ago. Although some of words show the age of the poem, its meaning is still relevant today. Today By Henry Matthew Ward When I got mad and hit my child "For his own good," I reconciled, And then, I realized my plight. . . Today, I taught my child to fight. When interrupted by the phone, I said, ...