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…
No More Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda
You know those three little words: “I should have,” “I would have,” “I could have” — followed by a list of excuses longer than a CVS receipt. Well, I’ve decided I’m done with them. No more standing at the crossroads of hesitation. No more tiptoeing around opportunities. It’s time to trade in the “shoulds” for…
The Blessings of Listening
Last week I blogged about listening for God’s voice. I admitted to my own inabilities to hear Him as often as I should because of so many distractions. But, on another note, I’d like to share with you some of the times when I did listen and how it paid off. There were the times…
The Last Bite. The Last Word.
My husband was a food-of-any-kind connoisseur. He actually treated his meals like an art form. Once he’d try every different food item on his plate, he’d determine which was his favorite. He’d ensure his favorite bite was his last bite on his plate so he could savor that taste as long as possible afterward. I…
Love Means Saying “I’m Sorry”!
Last week I shared about a Pastor sharing with a bride and groom at their wedding ceremony. He said, “People will tell you ‘Love means never having to say you’re sorry. That’s garbage!” He was hilarious, but he got the message across — to be like Christ means being quick to apologize and quick to…
Love Means Never Having to Say You’re Sorry
Those are the words from one of my favorite romantic movies of all time, “Love Story” with Ryan O’Neal (Oliver) and Ali McGraw (Jenny). Oliver blamed himself for keeping Jenny from her music career and when apologizing, Jenny’s love for Oliver was far greater to her and that’s when she said that famous line. As…