Have you ever caught yourself complaining about something when you really didn’t have a good reason to complain? Especially in the current state of our world? I have, I’m ashamed to admit. Deep In The Heart Of Texas – Waco I visited Texas last weekend with two close friends. It was our annual “get away … More It’s All Relative: Why Compassion Is Better Than Complaining
Years ago, I attended a Christian Women’s Conference where I heard a phrase that really stuck with me—“You’ve got to keep the main thing the main thing.” The main thing the speaker was referring to is faith in Jesus Christ. There is nothing more important and it should be the main thing in our lives. … More It’s Important To Keep The Maine Thing The Maine Thing
Who Needs Technology? I have a love/hate relationship with technology. Sometimes, I sound like the older generation I used to roll my eyes at when I was younger. “Why do we need so many television channels?” “Why do I get so much junk email?” “Why have we become so tethered to our smart phones … More How Technology Surprised Me On The Road To Damascus
Filling Your Tank “Fill ‘er up, please, with high-test”. If you are of a certain age, you have heard this phrase before. You know what I’m talking about. You have either been asked that question yourself, or you’ve heard it from the passenger seat of a car in which you were riding. Back in the … More Fill ‘Er Up! The Importance of Refueling Your Heart
One of my favorite things about life in the empty nest is the ease of travel. Gone are the years of packing for myself AND my two children. No more setting out clothes for the week or making long lists of instructions for grandparents in charge of looking after the kids while we were gone. … More Three Good Friends On A March Madness Adventure
My husband and I just returned from our annual fall trip to the mountains of North Carolina. It was such a fun time. We got to escape the oppressive, Florida heat, see colors in nature we don’t usually see, visit with friends, and best of all, spend time with our two children and their spouses. … More Some Beautiful Images of Our Creator’s Autumn
Ahhhhh, there’s nothing much better than fall in the mountains — the vibrant colors, the crisp, cool air, the taste of pumpkin spice everything. It’s a feast for all of the senses. It’s a welcome respite from the realities of everyday life. North to the Mountains We left a few days ago on our annual … More The Fantastic Journey to Cool, Color and Calm
One of my favorite things about our beach house is the gallery wall of family photos on our staircase. These photos are from our family vacations taken over the years. Every time I go up or down the stairs and glance at these photos, I relive a happy memory. A Traveling Family Our family loves … More How To Create A Gallery Wall Of Good Memories
Wow, a lot has happened in a week hasn’t it? A week ago I was looking forward to a trip to New York City with my daughter and my friend for our annual March Madness Trip. Both the trip and March Madness are cancelled, much to my husband’s dismay. Big Plans For A Big Year … More Three Important Things I Learned From Plans Interrupted
A Bucket List Trip I learned a lot about the northern lights on our recent cruise in Norway. We spent nearly a year planning for the trip. I was excited to experience another thing on my bucket list. But, my preconceived notions about the celestial display were challenged a few days into the trip. I … More How To Deal With Disappointment
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