Someone once said, “When you aim for perfection, you discover it’s a moving target.” Unfortunately many of us women have not attained this revelation. Rather than changing our goal, we try in vain to hit the impossible. Every day women mentally berate themselves for not completing their to-do list: feeling guilty over not having enough time to cook meals for their families; increased anxieties ...
Joy: A Prescription For The Stressed Out
I've often found myself saying, "I'd be happy if _________." The dreams, visions, and hopes which have filled that blank space are too numerous to count. Each filler becoming a stumbling block to today's happiness. God desires for us to dream big and hope against hope as we press toward those things He has for us, but the journey of our lives was never supposed to be devoid of ...
Blessed and Broken
My love for reading is something I’m thankful has been passed down to my sons. I often find myself making quick runs to the public library on their behalf to pick up the next book they want to read. Since school resumed, one of my boys has become fascinated by the John Grisham juvenile fiction series Theodore Boone Kid Lawyer. So today-- for the third time in two weeks -- I headed ...
Fear Fighting Steps for When You’re at the Hospital
This weekend I spent over 18 hours in the hospital. In my childhood, hospitals were always considered a place to be feared. My first memory of being at one was after a school bus accident. All I can recall of the incident is being in a big, cold, white room filled with other frightened elementary school-aged kids as we waited for our families to come get us. Being there felt isolating. Busy bodies ...
Chosen and Treasured
A little devotional to encourage you today... Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 Thought for today: You have been set apart as holy to the Lord your God, and he has chosen you from all the nations of the earth to be his own special treasure. Deuteronomy 14:2 When life feels like it has lost its sparkle, it’s time to look within. Inside of you God has placed the most precious gift He ...
5 Ways to Boost Your Confidence
Everyone has setbacks. Even the best laid plans can end up in ruins, but that does not mean it has to ruin your self-esteem. Disappointments are opportunities to repair, re-group and restart. Learning how to maintain a consistent level of confidence will help you be able to bounce back quickly when things don’t go as planned. 5 Ways to Boost Your Confidence Today 1. Practice your strengths. Not ...
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