I had a vague idea that I wanted to take my writing to a new level. I am sure that you have felt the tug of one more thing that seemed like it is calling out to you, to add it to your life. The pull to change directions can be so strong we can…
David sinned. He saw Bathsheba bathing on her roof top. This was not yet sin. He continued to think of her. He even started searching out who she was. He was told that she was the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah. Still not yet sin. He continued his thoughts about her until he…
What set David apart from Saul as a King. I have been studying the life of David for a few months now. We have been doing a lot of reading and discussion in Sunday school class, but the truth came late one night as I was going to sleep, as all divine revelations and check…
God was stirring up ideas in my heart but I was not sure of where to go from there. I had an idea but no real vision. Have you been there? Circling the airport waiting to land, looking for clarity. I have a small group of friends that choose to study together on Fridays. I…
Spiritual growth is something that happens constantly in our life if we are seeking to know God. I did not get where I am today quickly. 20 years ago I said a prayer, mostly because did not want to go to Hell. I did not particularly want God to change my life. Yet, still He was okay…
Women love when you are paying attention. Gifts that say you are paying attention are the best kind of gifts to receive. I would like to share some things I have loved using in my busy life. Some hard working, never sitting on the shelf gifts for the creative woman in your life. Is your wife…
My husbands Father and and Mother divorced when he was just a year old, though his Dad remained a part of his life, the passing of skills that normally happens in the garage was interrupted by distance. At 10, I acquired a Dad by marriage. The poor guy was 26 with a new wife, a teenager,…
We had a great response from The Top 10 Sanity Savers When Remodeling. I was talking to my friend; they just took the plunge on a old farm house, who said she was taking notes. I want these tips to save you time, money and a bit of your sanity, I put them all in one place for you….
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The world has made sex cheap and unsatisfying by reducing it to the level of skin. Please tell my kids that we are so much more than skin.
Tip #10 Cheer Up, you are right on track. Are you broke? Are you sitting in a new room on an old couch? Does the giant naked wall of your new entertainment room have an empty plug, just mocking you? This is normal. Let me tell you why…
Several books I have read in the last year have used “Tension” as a term to describe a reaction to a challenging concept. I think it a great descriptive for the prep work God does on the inside of us. The stirrings of coming change. Have you felt tension in your soul? I have. In just this…
I am in this strange place where my older kids are independent and I still have little ones underfoot. I realized the other day none of my “littles” have never been to the Apple Orchard. An event I looked forward to 13 years ago with my first batch of enthusiastic toddlers. Alas, I am old,…
There are some things you are going have to leave undone. Say it now, while you are just beginning and it will not sound like abandon when you reach the tipping point. [Tweet “At some point in your project you will run out of cash or the will to make one more decision, or both….
The energy meter for critical thinking can take a serious hit in a major project stretching several months. Protect your sanity by narrowing the field of choices with color palettes.