Inspiration

God has a plan for your life.  He has a purpose for you.  No matter what other people say, no matter what the “experts” say, God will fulfill the desires of your heart. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. ~Psalm 37:4 In today’s society, we have […]

Viva Las Vegas! We’re out in Vegas for the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) and, as always, I am most excited about the barrel racing.  I truly admire these athletes, both woman and horse.  They make it look so easy, so effortless, but of course, it actually takes years of practice to hone your skill and […]

I was watching a Christmas movie and saw a conversation between a little girl and her grandmother.  The little girl was telling the grandmother about another girl in her class.  She talked about how pretty she was and she told her grandmother that this little girl was going to get everything she wanted for Christmas […]

Do you get enough sleep?  Are you sure?  I don’t.  I know without a shadow of a doubt that I do not get enough sleep.  It didn’t used to bother me.  But now, lack of sleep affects everything about me.  So, I am going to make some changes about my sleep habits and patterns in […]

Don’t do it.  Your peace of mind and your contentment are too important.  Don’t let your heart and soul be affected by those who criticize your life.  It just isn’t worth it.  Constructive criticism is one thing, but here, I am talking about people who criticize you out of ignorance, jealously or resentment. Stop wasting […]

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year!  There is a different feeling in the air and everyone seems happier.  People give more, smile more, laugh more and interact more during the Christmas season.  But Christmas can also be very stressful and it can create anxiety that dulls the shine of the overall Christmas […]

Hugs Matter! Research shows that hugging is effective at healing or lessening sickness, loneliness, depression, anxiety and stress.  And in our stressful world, we could use a lot of hugs to make our homes, our schools, our places of worship and our workplaces less stressful.  Don’t you agree? As human beings, we tend to “feel” […]

I don’t think it’s just me.  Is it?  Is it just me that feels this way?  I’ve reached the point in my life where I have very little tolerance for anything but peace.  You may have too.  If you’re reading this and you’re in your 20’s or 30’s, you may not be there yet.  I […]