When I was little, I remember playing the “trust” game with my friends. You know, the one where you stand in front of someone and blindly fall backwards, trusting them to catch you? It’s really hard to do. • Sometimes they catch you • Sometimes they are just mean and decide to let you fall • Sometimes they claim they didn’t know you were about to fall back Either way, sometimes you turn out okay, other times, not so much. {Read More}
Make-a-Change Monday~Surprise!
9 April, 2012 by 2 Comments
My oldest daughter, Miranda, turned 18 on Saturday. We asked her repeatedly what she’d like for her birthday, and the only answer we ever got was “love.” First, she loves being loved, and second, she couldn’t think of anything she really wants. If you know Miranda, you know she is loved. She demands love and attention, but more than she demands it, she deserves it. Miranda had her birthday all planned out in her mind, and of course the day {Read More}
Sometimes You Just Have to Suffer
5 April, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Do you ever feel like God has left you or forgotten about you? Do you think Jesus thought His father forgot Him? Jesus did not want to endure the pain and agony of the cross. But He knew that His crucifixion must take place for God’s plan to be carried out. God never left Jesus during His suffering. When Jesus hung on the cross at the very end of his life, He separated Himself from God when he sacrificed Himself for {Read More}
God and Google
30 March, 2012 by 1 Comment
I must admit it. I’ve been sucked into the World Wide Web. I’m fascinated at all of the information on the Internet! Just think about it. • Just on Google Maps alone, actual people have taken the time to put all of that information in so that we can find our way. • Since I’ve been writing, the Internet has become my university of learning. If I have a question, I just type it into my Google search engine and {Read More}
Tips to a happier you in 2012~Acceptance in Christ (You are not what you eat)
24 March, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Last Monday, March 12, I posted about making a change to be healthier by eating foods that increase your body pH. I referred to several health “bandwagons” I jumped on in my search to cure myself while I was sick. It was conversations about that post that prompted me to write today’s tip to a happier you. I was so easily convinced that each and every supplement, juice, and diet I tried was THE one to make me better. And {Read More}
The Secret to a fulfilled life with purpose
7 March, 2012 by Leave a Comment
I had an article published at “Inspire A Fire” this week on the addiction part of my story. If you’ve read my story page on here you know my story is full of gut wrenching moments, but the addiction part seems to gain much attention; maybe because I’m a pharmacist, maybe because I’m a Christian, or maybe just because it’s the juiciest part of the story. It makes no difference to me, as long as someone is brought closer to Christ through it. One {Read More}
Make-a-change Monday~Don’t Be a Sloth
5 March, 2012 by Leave a Comment
So let’s review. What small changes have you made so far this year? Are you sticking to them? Have you seen any result? Here are our “Make-a-Change Monday’s” so far: Make a Change Monday~Just Drink Water Make a Change Monday~Post it! Make a Change Monday~Just Do It Make a Change Monday~The Fifteen-Minute Clutter Clean Up Make a Change Monday~Love One Another We’ve attempted to work on our physical body, our spiritual relationship with God, our home, and our relationships. It’s {Read More}
Make-a-change Monday~Love One Another
27 February, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Since we made the change last week to start cleaning out the stuff we used to consider to be treasures, we will have time to lay up our treasures in Heaven. All my life I’ve been taught that earthly treasures mean nothing. “You can’t take it with you,” they said. It’s easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God. (Mark 10:25 ESV) I get it. {Read More}
The only physician who can save your life
23 February, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This week I’ve been focusing on faith. If you didn’t read Saturday’s “Tip to a Happier You,” click here. I’m currently reading One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp…which will go at the top of my “Books that will change your life” list. She contemplates Luke 17: 15-19, where there seems to be some inconsistency in the scripture: One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him—and {Read More}
Tips to a happier you in 2012~Have Faith
18 February, 2012 by Leave a Comment
From the moment I had my first seizure, I tried to hold on to this verse. Having peace in God in the midst of my world of seizures, addiction, and depression required much faith. Faith is belief in something that cannot be seen. Having faith is a decision based on life experiences, which are different for everyone. I became a Christian when I was seven years old. I went to church, did Bible studies, and said my prayers. But something {Read More}
Make-a-change Monday~Post it!
6 February, 2012 by 7 Comments
New Year’s Day 2008~ This is it. This year is going to be the year. I’m going to read my Bible more and pray more. I want to be a better person. Closer to God. New Year’s Day 2009~ This is it. This year is going to be the year. I’m going to read my Bible more and pray more. I want to be a better person. Closer to God. New Year’s Day 2010~ This is it. This year is {Read More}
My One Word
4 January, 2012 by 1 Comment
I’ve been enjoying reading about all of the New Year “stuff” this week. The trend this year seems to be steering away from resolutions and more toward focus. We shouldn’t make an over-the-top resolution and set ourselves up to fail. How many times have we done that? What I’ve seen much ado about this year is “One Word.” Everywhere I turn online I see someone talking about his or her word for 2012. Well, with my newfound passion for writing, {Read More}
Get ready for 2012!
31 December, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Today’s prescription verse is the first verse of the first chapter of the Gospel of John. In the beginning was the word… As we think about beginning a new year, we always contemplate resolutions for the upcoming year. A friend of mine shared this blog with me by Tami Heim from www.stickyjesus.com. Writing these verses on your heart (or on sticky notes as I like to do) will ensure a great beginning to 2012, so I wanted to share them with {Read More}
