Verse to ponder: Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 (ESV) I don’t mean to always wish for time away from my children. But right now, I work three different jobs. All of them are available to work from home, and each of them … Read more
So far, thinking about blessings is already turning my attitude around. Just looking for the good things in my life is keeping me from feeling so dejected and sad about the very minimal things that are negative. Verse to ponder: A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 17:17 … Read more
It’s day three of Lent. I haven’t had ice cream, and so far I’m not missing it too badly. Only 37 days left until I have it again (unless I do the Sunday thing, but I don’t think I’ll try). During this pre-Easter season, I’m focusing on the many blessings in my life – no … Read more
Yesterday, I started a series of blog posts centered around finding the blessings in my life and focusing on them rather than what I could be focusing on: my messy house, the kids who are arguing, my weight, the bills – you get the idea. Today is Day 2. A Verse to Ponder: Therefore do … Read more
Today is the first day in the Lenten season. Each year, I mull over what I might give up for Lent. Most of the time, it’s sweets. Go figure. This year, I have decided to go ahead and give up my nightly ice cream. Might not sound like much, but I can get in quite … Read more
I am participating in the Blogging from A to Z April Challenge. Today’s letter is Q. It’s Easter weekend, and tomorrow marks the most exciting day on the Christian liturgical calendar: the resurrection of Christ. I will admit that I have not allowed myself to be as immersed in the Easter season as I should … Read more