I’ve not had a lot of people who have told me that I can’t do something. I was raised by two strong women who instilled in me that with hard word, determination and walking with God, I could do anything. I’ve always believed that. It has helped me so much. There are so many people […]
Inspiration
He Will Give You Rest
Are you struggling? Do you feel a tightness in your chest because you are so worried about something? It may be a family member, a relationship, your work, your animals, but there is something that has you so burdened that your heart is heavy. Even the strongest of us have moments where the burdens of life […]
Distance Yourself From Some People
About twice a year I take a look at all my relationships. Both my personal relationships and my business/professional ones. I want to make sure that all my relationships are healthy and good for me. I don’t want any kind of relationships that are not healthy and positive. And I don’t mean just a little […]
I Am So, So Thankful
Sometimes I am feeling so blessed that I just have to stop what I am doing and thank people for all they do. People who make my life better, easier, happier just by being in it. I am so thankful to those special people in my life who support me, uplift me, comfort me and […]
The Older I Get
Have you heard the song by Alan Jackson? It’s called ‘The Older I Get‘. I love, love this song. It is both a reflection on past life and a look forward into the future. The older I get * The more I think * You only get a minute, better live while you’re in it […]
Integrity Is Everything
I’ve heard it said that integrity shines brightest upon those acts that are not witnessed by others. In other words, it’s standing firm on honor, moral principles and honesty if there are a lot of people watching you or if there’s no one watching you. You do the right thing even if no one is […]
Don’t Quit, Don’t Give Up
I’ve received several emails today. Mostly, they concerned how hard it is to keep going sometimes, that the struggles seem to be overwhelming with very little happiness thrown in. Several people asked for prayers because they are dealing with depression, some asked for prayers to strengthen their relationships. And some just wanted to say hello […]
‘Queen Of Soul’, Aretha Franklin, Dead At 76
Aretha Franklin, the ‘Queen of Soul,’ has died after a long battle with advanced pancreatic cancer. She was 76. Aretha passed away in her Detroit home where she was under hospice care. Reports were that she had been in failing health for many months and she was down to 86 pounds. She was surrounded by […]
Life…They Just Promised It Would Be Worth It
Let’s make a promise to ourselves today…don’t live with regrets…let them go. Don’t regret what you didn’t get done yesterday…don’t regret mistakes from your past, don’t regret things you’ve said or things you’ve done. See all of these things as lessons…learn from these lessons and move on. Life is too short to wake up with regrets. […]
Some Have Entertained Angels Unawares
I believe. Do You? In angels? I believe that angels walk among us. And I believe we are able to see them sometimes and sometimes we are not. I want to tell you about the time that I know I was in the presence of an angel. There is no doubt in my mind. I […]