Life in the Ozarks this time of year is a delicate balance of give and take. We’re well into spring, and with it comes a welcomed respite from the weariness of winter. (Say that one fast. 🙂 ) While the warmer temperatures are wonderful, the mornings are still cool enough for jackets. We relish the sunshine and warmth, but we …
Should You Give Up Your Dream?
I heard a lot of groans this week. Discouraged sighs that tugged at my heartstrings and tweaked my emotions. Maybe you were one of those people I heard. Were you? If you read Wednesday’s post then you know how I’ve dealt with some of the “noise” that’s threatened to upend. Still… Life and circumstances can rattle us. They can make …
You’re a Winner Wednesday
What determines a winner? Genetics? Mindset? Drive? To go a step further, what defines a winner? Well, most of us would think of accolades. Recognition. Acclaim. Maybe even superstardom. But what about those folks who are the quiet achievers—the ones who plod along day in, day out blazing a different, but distinct trail uniquely their own? Food for thought, isn’t …
Sometimes You Need a Breather. Fresh Air HERE.
For many this is a difficult week. Religious freedom threatened. Violence abroad and at home. Health crises. The loss of loved ones. Heartache. Hopelessness. Indecision. Human frailties thrust to the forefront—open and exposed. The list goes on. Sometimes, it’s all just too much. Sometimes, you simply need a breather—a dose of fresh air to revive your senses. Something to remind …
Need Encouraged? Read this! (This One’s for You!)
Well, it was an interesting week. (Yes. That sublime word—interesting.) We’ll get to the encouraging part of this post in a moment. We cat-sat for our educator son while he attended a technology seminar in the great state of Florida. You know… Learning. Hard Rock Cafe. Cocoa Beach. Tough job, but someone had to do it. Henry, our son’s beloved, …
Are You Wearing Your Happy Face?
Let’s face it– none of us can be happy every minute. There will be challenges and times of testing that make us want to throw the covers over our heads and hibernate. Since that’s not an option for most people, folks trudge through the day, put on their “happy face” and endure. That’s why I like this blog to be …
Why Dream Big?
Dream. Just the word spurs our imagination. And while we’re at it, if we’re going to dream, why not do it in a big way? Isn’t that the purpose–to envision something extraordinary? I’ve always said: Goals are something I try to realistically shoot for with God’s help. Dreams, however, are something beyond the tangible, but completely possible with the One …
New Year, New You, New Goals
Hello Friends! Can you believe 2013 is now a memory? Perhaps that comes as welcome relief. Maybe it’s met with regret or tinged with sorrow. Maybe… the passing of yet another year is mingled with burgeoning hope of possibility. Whatever 2013 held for you, I pray 2014 will be a bright spot on your life calendar. IT’S A NEW …
10 Triumphant Truths of Who You Really Are
Truth. Triumph. Two independent words, but can we really have one without the other? One of my favorite inspirational movies is Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story, based on the autobiography of Dr. Ben Carson, one of today’s top neurosurgeons. The movie’s been out for several years, but it still runs periodically on television and it never fails to inspire …
Forget Yesterday, Embrace NOW
How easy it is to dwell on the past. To unearth old seasons from yesterday’s memories. We might recall special days spent with loved ones. Meaningful moments long since passed. Times of success…or days of discouragement. The thing about reflecting too much on yesterday is that it makes it difficult to embrace now. So why do it? I think it’s …