Guilt is one of those emotions that feeds on itself. With every bite it gets a little heavier. Robert E. Dunn Guilt is the thief of life. Anthony Hopkins Is it only me but have you ever felt the kind of guilt that confronts the part of you who you’re ashamed and embarrassed about? Does thatContinue reading “Handling a Life with Unhandled GUILT“
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Living Your Life that Includes TRAUMA and You Can!
“My God, my God, why have you FORSAKEN (ABANDONED) me?” – Matthew 27:46 Recovery is a process. It takes time. It takes patience. It takes everything you’ve got. – Unknown In the spirit of looking at the glass as half full, I am open to the life lessons I learn along the way. I tryContinue reading “Living Your Life that Includes TRAUMA and You Can!”
TAX Season is Here!
6 Pay your taxes, too, for these same reasons. For government workers need to be paid. They are serving God in what they do. 7 Give to everyone what you owe them: Pay your taxes and government fees to those who collect them, and give respect and honor to those who are in authority. Romans 13:6-7 (NLT) TisContinue reading “TAX Season is Here!”
Pride & Ego Will Get in the Way…IF YOU LET IT!
Pride leads to disgrace but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2 (NLT) Confession: Over my lifetime, I have allowed pride and ego to have its way on so many occasions; embarrassingly too many to count. My relationships with family and friends, successes in academics and athletics all suffered but none as pronounced as in myContinue reading “Pride & Ego Will Get in the Way…IF YOU LET IT!“
Handling CRITICISMS – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
29 Let no unwholesome word come out of your mouth, but if there is any good word for edification according to the need of the moment, say that, so that it will give grace to those who hear. 30 Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Ephesians 4:29-30 (NASB) When criticized consider the source. Unknown ThroughoutContinue reading “Handling CRITICISMS – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly“
Setting Aside Your FEARS in the New Year
7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7 NLT Hallelujah…We have stepped into 2022! Personally, I am excited about the wonderful God-filled experiences in store for my future. On the other hand, I am concerned that not everyone is as welcoming toContinue reading “Setting Aside Your FEARS in the New Year“
What NOT to WEAR Over 50
As I am writing this, I am comfortably snuggled on my sofa in my relaxed vibe – sweatpants and a hoodie. Unless you’ve been living under a rock since 2020, practically everyone rediscovered the wonderful fashion trend called active casual wear. This type of casual wear includes jogging suits, warm-ups, wind suits, running shorts, tennisContinue reading “What NOT to WEAR Over 50“
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2022 – Cheers to Looking Ahead!
18 “Do not call to mind the former things,Or ponder things of the past.19 “Behold, I will do something new,Now it will spring forth;Will you not be aware of it?I will even make a roadway in the wilderness,Rivers in the desert. – Isaiah 43:18-19 (New American Standard Bible /NASB) There are two things I love doing on New Year’sContinue reading “HAPPY NEW YEAR 2022 – Cheers to Looking Ahead!“
The TRUEST Gift of Christmas
For a Child will be born to us, a Son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 (New American Standard Bible/NASB) Aside from catching up with family and friends on Christmas Eve,Continue reading “The TRUEST Gift of Christmas“
What Does Your SPENDING Look Like This Christmas?
Americans expected to spend 8.5% to 10.5% more this 2021 holiday season, bringing overall holiday spending between $843.4 and $859 billion. National Retail Federation (NRF) By this time of this reading, you are probably like a million of other Americans who are ticking off the days till Christmas morning. There are a few of us, dareContinue reading “What Does Your SPENDING Look Like This Christmas?”
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