This week has been rough, and I needed this message. Today is a lounge around the house in the pajamas and eat ice cream from the container kind of day. Today is a question-what-it-is-I-am-doing-here kinda day. I feel awash in the sea of life, drifting with the current with no clear direction. Can someone send [...]
“The difference between a conviction and a prejudice is that you can explain a conviction without getting angry.” — Anonymous On this Sunday, I often wonder about this. How do I share my beliefs without facing the big questions like a deer in the headlights? Are my ideas convictions or just prejudices in the guise [...]
I often need to hear this. I put way too much stock in what others think of me. A stray comment from a troll can ruin my day. Growing a thick skin is hard! I’ve been listening to my favorite chick rock band and the message is pretty much the same, don’t waste the time [...]
I’m posting this for my friend Sam. We had a long talk last night. Sam needed to know someone out there was not so negative, and that smiles would come again. I helped Sam come up with a plan of action for the next steps to get out of her problem. This was Step One. [...]
I stole this (and many more to come) from Voices In My Head. I need this. And if I need this, then I know you do too. In regards to my housework, writing, job, exercise, and all aspects of my life, I need to hear these ambiguous words of encouragement. These words remind me to [...]
Today’s small stone is found in the kindness of others. I bought a some things at the store, the total coming to $23.03. The man in line behind me said “I have a bunch of change to get rid of, I’ll pay her 3 cents.” It was only 3 small pennies, but any sacrifice made [...]
There is a website that encourages you to investigate and fall in love with a small detail each day and write about it. These moments are called small stones. They are currently running a January blitz. I think this concept fits with this blog, so I am going to post today’s small stone. Though I [...]
When the storm clouds of life roll in, know that if you just keep going, you will move past the storm. Even if you just do mundane tasks to get through the days, anything is better than contemplating ending your chances to see the next sunrise. I was asked, and linked to a site about, [...]
I don’t know if you have experience with Vacation Bible School, but it always brings a ray of sunshine into my life! For one week, a whole bunch of kids have fun, singing catchy songs, dancing, acting out Bible stories, creating crafts, playing simple games, and eating fun snacks. It always amazes me how profound [...]
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