I remember my first Christmas performance. I was in kindergarten and we sang, “Oh, Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree.” I don’t even remember the words to that song anymore, and it’s not my favorite carol. But, there was something…
Her Faith Inspires Podcast 002: You Don’t Need A Stage For This!
Her Faith Inspires 002: You Don’t Need A Stage For This! http://herfaithinspires.libsyn.com/her-faith-inspires-002-you-dont-need-a-stage-for-this ShowNotes Introduction: We are bombarded by influencers and people who want to share their experience, knowledge and expertise. But do we really need to be identified…
Why Ask Why?
I walked out of the school yard for the last time and got in my car. My heart felt light and I was excited about what was ahead. Was this the right decision? It felt like it. Actually,…
Her Faith Inspires 001: Find Your Purpose in the Why Not The What
Find Your Purpose in the Why Not The What Show Notes: Introduction: Episode one starts with a question I always dreaded answering. I like to talk about what I do, not why I do it. Like, “Hey, I’m a…
Green Eyed Monster
I don’t like monsters or anything that has to do with the scary part of Halloween. When my husband and I first started dating, we’d go to a Halloween haunt every October. I’d allow myself to be chased by grown…
The Sacrifice of Gratitude
I sat in the doctor’s office waiting room and grabbed a magazine to kill some time. It was my first pregnancy and the visit was routine and ordinary. I knew the drill. I would be here for a…
Gratitude Killers
I pulled up to Jamba Juice and I was not happy. I just gave my boys a lecture on gratitude. Have you ever tried to tell someone why they should be thankful for what they have? It sounds like…
Stressed or Blessed?
I stood in my kitchen loading the dishwasher. I put my cell phone on speaker so I could kill two birds with one stone: talk and clean. The clock helped me make sure I was on schedule. I had about…
The Power of Words: More Than A Noise Maker
How do you know if you’re more than a noise maker? Sometimes you don’t until you’re tested. And boy, was I tested last week. It’s in the testing we realize the power of our words … for good or…
The Truth About Deceit
I have to tell you the truth about deceit. I don’t tell the story often because I was duped. It’s not fun to tell people you believed lies and fell in love with a complete deceiver. But, I…