Shiny Things

Shiny Things

Think about something you wanted very much. Maybe it as a piece of jewelry. Maybe it was a new car. Maybe you wanted a cat or a dog. Maybe it was a toy of some sort or maybe it was as simple as a book. Whatever it was, you had to have it or life would just not be...
Kindness

Kindness

The other day, I was on my way to a doctor’s appointment. I had not yet had my morning coffee and for me, gas station coffee is just fine. Because I hadn’t been to this doctor’s office before, I couldn’t remember if there was a gas station from the chain I prefer...
Attitude

Attitude

I have a friend whom I will call Julie. As it appeared to me, Julie lived a charmed life. Her parents got along whereas mine never stopped fighting. Where I was disciplined regularly with spankings and groundings, Julie was not. Chores didn’t even make it onto her...
Calling

Calling

Are you afraid of failure? Or maybe you are afraid of success? How about both? This is something with which I struggle. What happens if I try and I fail? How will I feel? How will I overcome the disappointment that comes with failure? Will I be able to look at myself...
Purpose

Purpose

Most of my life, I have struggled. I have struggled to know God’s purpose for my life. Should I be a missionary? Should I teach or write? Should I go into ministry and if so, what one? Is being a wife and mother God’s plan for me? In fear of doing the wrong thing,...