A Different First Christmas – from my heart to yours. Someone I know lost their father yesterday – somewhat unexpectedly. I found myself feeling quite sad for the family. We’re so close to Christmas and although it’s a joyous time for most, this will be the first Christmas without their loved one. I pondered on… Read More
How are you preparing your heart and soul? They say preparation is king. Google quotes about preparation, and you’ll mostly get quotes referring to success, opportunity, and achievement. What if we looked at preparation from a deeper level? I’m all about going deep, moving beyond the superficial and diving into the nitty-gritty of what matters.… Read More
Matt Redman | 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) This song is on my Spotify Glory Be to God playlist. It’s perfect for moments of gratitude and an overwhelming feeling of thankfulness. …The sun comes up It’s a new day dawning It’s time to sing Your song again Whatever may pass And whatever lies before me… Read More
The art of real conversations is not only to say the right thing in the right place but to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment. – Dorothy Nevill Sometimes, it’s best just to listen and shut your mouth. God gave us two ears and one mouth for a reason, right? Lol!… Read More
Vera Blue | Hold *Album cover image courtesy of Genius.com Atwood Magazine has the perfect description of this song: “Hold” is a celebration; it represents that moment when you realize you have someone in your corner that will fight for you, even when you can’t bring yourself to do so. I think of Hold… Read More
You Never Let Go: Bryan & Katie Torwalt This is a new discovery for me from this duo. I have several of their songs on my playlist but hadn’t heard this one. It’s a good one. For those times when you need to affirm your faith…give this a listen. Play it loud. Play it proud.… Read More
It’s amazing to me how much our thought process and minds rule over our bodies. I don’t think anyone can disagree that stress has a negative impact on our bodies. Our bodies respond to stress in various ways – headaches, digestive issues, insomnia, high blood pressure, weight gain, physical pain…you name it. Have these issues long enough on a… Read More
I think a lot of hearts out there could use these encouraging words. <3 by Brian and Jenn Johnson Hold on, Don’t let go Just take one step closer Put one foot in front of the other You’ll get through this Just follow the light in the darkness… Like this weekly series? I’d love to… Read More
This video was shared with me by a friend. When I watched it, my youngest just happened to be in the room and watched with me. So, although it is lengthy, if an 8-year-old can sit through it, surely an adult can. If you want to get to the meat of it (for the sake… Read More
Some weeks it’s easier than others to find a song with an underlying message I think others would appreciate. I’ve heard songs that are simply beautiful, however, lyrically, don’t make a whole lotta sense. lol! This isn’t one of those songs. This song always…always makes me think of the house that built me. Beautifully and… Read More