Several weeks ago, I wrote a post regarding Christians and happiness. I discussed a couple of ways, I believe, we drain – even sabotage – our happiness. I ended that post saying I would follow-up with a couple of suggestions for encouraging our happiness. And, then, Valentine’s posts as well as a new link..and, well,… Read More It’s As Simple As That
Joy is not happiness. I have heard this statement – or ones just like it – more times than I can count. I have heard entire sermons preached around this statement. Joy is much more internal and not dependent upon circumstances or situation; while, happiness is an emotion that is a result of something outside… Read More Am I Sabotaging My Happiness?
Seasons. I have heard so many times that the beauty of living here in Virginia is the change of seasons. The chance to experience all four of them. And while I enjoy the newness of spring and the glorious colors of autumn, I still maintain I could be a one-season girl and would be totally… Read More A Benefit of Regrets
Resolutions. You either love them or hate them. And, apparently, whichever opinion you have….feelings can be strong! However, even those who shun resolutions often embrace goals, themes or words for the year that help them focus. Very similar – but somehow different. Just what is it that makes us hesitant to formulate resolutions? Or goals?… Read More Looking for Open Doors
I had a special afternoon recently. I had lunch with two “old” friends. My friends aren’t old but our friendship is one we enjoyed years ago – when our children were all very young – but life carried us in many different directions. Now, we are all in completely different places but are once again in… Read More Encourage Someone To Shine
The need for our “why” – or what it is that compels us to continue. To keep pressing on, or to stay in the fight, and that which really gives us purpose. I (briefly) mentioned the importance of this last week. It was a “five-minute” post and therefore brief, but I have found myself reexamining… Read More Faithful – Even for One
October is not quite “in all her glory” but she is certainly showing herself:) These past few weeks have been oh so lovely – and apparently beautiful days pull me away from the computer. It has been two weeks since I posted…but I am loving all the fun that autumn offers. Orchards, pumpkin goodness, corn… Read More Revival Begins With Me
Last week I visited an apple orchard not (too) far from my house. It was a pretty drive out towards the mountains and the day was perfect. There is a house on top of a hill on the property with a full wrap-around porch overlooking the orchards. Add in some fresh apple cider and homemade… Read More Producing Fruit
The last several weeks have been peppered with sudden and unanticipated deaths. More than just a couple and all were people of my age – in their mid-50s. It is very sobering, to be sure. Any death, but especially those that are so unexpected, can lead us to question and ponder many things. I have… Read More Promises – not Platitudes
If you caught my Instagram this morning, you would have seen a beautiful photo from my son’s rock climbing this weekend on the “Billy Goat Trail” in Potomac. You might have also read my recap of a thought from a devotional my husband and I read today. It said, very loosely quoted, that a busy… Read More A Cheap Substitute for the Abundant Life