No two apple pies (or people) are created equal. Where’s the spiritual truth in that? And who needs to know that we’re not created equal?
Five Ways to Redress Your Stress
When you’re feeling all stressed out and no place to go, how do you handle that stress? And if you’re tired of wearing the same stress-filled wardrobe, how can you change it? Here are five ways to help you redress your stress:
Encouraging Words for Discouraging Times
Encouraging Words In the ongoing aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, I wanted to share these encouraging words from an updated post. I hope these thoughts will encourage you today, wherever you are. When you find yourself in a storm of impossible circumstances, how do you get through it? What encouraging words do you need to hear?
Finding God in the Garden
Finding God in the Garden is easy. When springtime rolls around, it’s hard for me not to write about my favorite season. Visions of pink and blue hydrangeas, white gardenias, yellow daylilies, coral heuchera, and purple petunias dance in my head. Every year I save up for colorful replacements or new varieties. There are some things about this time of year, however, that can destroy its beauty–if I let it.
Prayers with Kids at Bedtime
Prayers with kids or grandkids at bedtime is more than a ritual. They need that spiritual nudge, that personal hug from God and you to give them a sense of security and love. You know that praying to end the day, thanking God for all that was experienced, asking for rest and a fresh start tomorrow, is an important habit to build in your kids.