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Photo by Francisco T Santos on Unsplash There are things that are coming that we need to be prepared for…and they are not small things. As Christians we are called to live by the Word of God. Not just when it’s convenient, but all the time. We look to His Word for comfort, wisdom and direction. And that is all good. But what do we do when worldly culture, conflicting politics, deceptive…

What’s the best way to deal with negative thoughts? The best way I’ve found to deal with negative thoughts is to speak life over myself with scripture verses that affirm and encourage me. Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash In the wilderness, Jesus was tempted three times by Satan. This is the greatest example I know of where the Word of God dispelled the lies of the enemy and shut his mouth.…

What’s a common misconception people have about happiness? Photo by Edu Lauton on Unsplash The most common misconception I believe people have about happiness is that we have to find it outside of ourselves. I don’t believe happiness is something you find outwardly. I believe it’s a mindset you develop and practice from within. There is so much darkness around us and being happy can be hard to…

What’s the best advice you’d give to someone younger than you? Photo by Claudio Schwarz for Unsplash Best advice I could give the younger ones…don’t wait to go for your goals. We often dream big but “punk out” when it comes to execution. Don’t do that…go for it! Even if you fall flat on your face…take the experience and wisdom from the “L” and GET BACK TO IT. Sounds cliche, but, it’s true…

Do you remember your favorite book from childhood? Photo by ANGIE BAONGOC on Unsplash Fox in Socks was my favorite childhood book. The tongue twisters were wicked. The characters were amazing. The book never failed, to give me thrills. My small mouth got tired of saying word drills. The pictures were fun, though they looked a bit strange. The characters made me laugh, and enhanced my…

What fears have you overcome and how? Photo by Stefano Pollio on Unsplash Getting over the fear of putting myself online was crazy work. It still feels a bit overwhelming. Whether it’s a post uploaded or a video edited…the nerve racking wait to see if anyone would even care enough to “like” it was a BIG BUTT trauma for me. The feeling of potential rejection became the reason I quit…about 10…

Describe one simple thing you do that brings joy to your life. Photo by todd kent on Unsplash I have an older home in the midwest that has a peculiar but lovely attached room on the back of the house. We refer to this room as the “Sun Room.” It is enclosed by 3 walls of double glazed window doors with screens. I love going out to this room. I can sit in my chair for hours watching nature at…

Do you practice religion? Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash on Unsplash I grew up in a religion where I didn’t have any real understanding of the Bible or an intimate relationship with the Lord. I followed the doctrine of that religion and never questioned the teachings given. But as I grew older, I felt that, at least for me, something was missing. Now I know, it was Jesus. I’ve been a…

What is the legacy you want to leave behind? Photo by Elise Coates on Unsplash The power… to love, to dream and make those dreams come true, to learn, to see and discern truth, to accept that trouble will come but won’t last always, to believe that you are worth it, and to know that God has your back…if you will trust Him. These are the powerful, needful things I hope to leave as my…

Daily writing promptHow do you stay motivated when learning something new?View all responses When trying to get to the finish line of something new, I remind myself why I’m doing it. Staying motivated to learn something new can be rough, especially when you don’t have a solid “why.” Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash Before I start a new project, a new journey, or even a new WordPress blog post, I…

I heard my daughter use a word that made me stop in my tracks. UNBOTHERED. Photo by Aubree Herrick on Unsplash I asked, “What does that even mean? UNBOTHERED?” She smirked a bit, sensing my irritation.I walked away, annoyed and a little confused by her nonchalant attitude. Unbothered? How is anyone UNBOTHERED these days? Well, I thought, let me sit with this for a moment and do a little…

Do you vote in political elections? Photo by Library of Congress on Unsplash Because of and in honor of their brave determination… Photo by Smithsonian on Unsplash Blessings…vw1.

How do you use social media? Photo by Negar Nikkhah on Unsplash I have used social media for almost all of my news, information, reviews, research and entertainment. I would even Google any symptoms I thought I had and would panic while reading the list of things it could be. (Btw, I don’t recommend that method of checking symptoms…it’ll scare the crap out of you! 😊) I find that spending less…

Photo by Erwan Hesry on Unsplash I love to repurpose things. I shop resale shops, antique stores and love to catch estate sales when I can. It makes me happy to find the hidden beauty in objects or clothing that have been weathered by time and exposure. These items may look useless, but if you can see the real value in them, you can rediscover their shine. A few years ago, I learned about a…

Describe one positive change you have made in your life. Photo by Xavi Cabrera on Unsplash Saying “no” was so painful for me not long ago. Someone would ask and I immediately felt the pull of obligation to comply. I learned this behavior when I was a child…to say “yes.” It started with childhood friends, teenaged crowds, co-worker cliques, and especially family. I became accustomed to just…

What book could you read over and over again? Photo by gryffyn m on Unsplash I loved C.S. Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters. It was my first Lewis book. As a new Christian at the time, this story fascinated and terrified me. Without spoilers, it tells the story of a young demon-in-training by his uncle, who is a more powerful and experienced demon. The uncle writes devious directions to his young…

Photo by Vitaliy Shevchenko on Unsplash It was a day to recover. Solemn and sorrowful, they sat around the table in shock. No one had the words for what happened. No one knew what to do. A friend, brother, son, teacher was gone. The events of Friday had been catastrophic. It had created a mourning and a fear in them that they had never experienced before. It was Saturday, the day after the…