Clear Conscience = Sweet Sleep
Yesterday I spoke about the beauty of rest — even for a few minutes in the middle of my day. Let’s take it a step further today! Have you ever noticed how good it feels to lay your head on the pillow at night when your heart is at peace? A clear conscience really does…
Take a Nap – God’s Got You
It’s no secret that I’m an early riser. Always have been. I was the kid who bounced out of bed at 6 a.m. while the rest of the house was still snoozing. That hasn’t changed much over the years. The only difference is that now, I’ve added an important ritual to my day: the mid-day…
Sleepy Head! Wake Up, Giddy Up and Shine Bright!
I’ve always been an early riser, with an inner alarm clock set for 5 a.m. sharp. It’s truly a blessing, because the “giddy up” gets me posting that day’s blog. It’s my heavenly assignment. And, for my early-bird readers — hopefully, they can enjoy their morning coffee with a fresh dose of encouragement. But here’s…
Preservation Needed Here
Sounds like I’m talking about an old building or canning some fruit or vegetables. Preservation means to keep alive, make lasting, to protect. We all have an innate desire to do everything we can to make our lives last as long as we can. We know this life doesn’t hold a candle to what awaits…
Antidote for Sleeplessness
So, I’m a light sleeper and a little sleeper and sometimes, a nap-sleeper. Here’s the deal. From young childhood years through today, I’ve been an “early bird” riser. Four to five a.m. is my up and at ’em time. And I’m not exactly early-to-bed at night. Four or five hours of sleep is usual and…
Are We Too Sleepy?
Thursday night, my grandson, sitting beside me at his mama’s birthday celebration, leaned over and said “Nana, I am so sleepy I need a nap even though I took an hour nap today.” My son overheard the exchange and reported that he had read an article that says a shorter night’s sleep is better for…
How Long is it Until Naptime?
Preservation — to keep alive or in existence; make lasting; to keep safe from harm or injury; protect All of us have an innate desire to do everything we can to make this life last as long as we can. While we know this life doesn’t hold a candle to what awaits us on the…