We must schedule time to care for ourselves, or it won't happen. Well being deserves urgent status in our appointment setting, because all else rests upon it. In each category, our video recognizes ways to incorporate care in doable increments annually, seasonally, weekly, and daily. Spirit Body Mind Heart Set these…
As promised, the links to the books mentioned in today's video are as follows: God Bless Us Every One by Eva Marie Everson Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas by Ace Collins I also referenced the movie, Saving Christmas, by Kirk Cameron. Despite the low budget of this production, its…
Ever wondered how life can seem too-full, yet hollow all at once? In the midst of our drive to fulfill commitments, the sense of fulfillment drifts out of reach. Heartfires fade to a cool ember and fingertips which once connected us to others grow numb. We needn't be rich to commiserate…
I listened to this inspiring book as an audio download from my local library system. But a single pass over the content wasn't enough. After listening to Batterson's amazing insights, I had to own a tangible edition. Much like the ground-breaking Circle Maker, the stirring concepts compelled me to recommend the book…
Human life begins with a push. Reaching, screaming, kicking--natal souls burst onto a timeline. From the first breath, the endless strive onward begins. Spring from yesterday's position. Roll, crawl, and walk. Gaze past today toward the next accomplishment. The cookie jar begs a toddler to climb. As we grow to adulthood,…
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The iris rose above her unpleasant past and stretched higher. While violets and clover bloomed just above the earth, her stems remained barren. Iris sisters bloomed beside her, but she continued to reach her simple stalk upward. No measuring stick would dictate when she could stop growing. The calendar could not…
Guest Blog from Lucinda Secrest McDowell, author of “Dwelling Places” Where Do You Dwell? by Lucinda Secrest McDowell One word. In the days preceding the New Year, one word kept clamoring for my attention from surprising places – dwell. I read it in my psalm for the day “Whoever dwells…
What happens if I fail to fulfill my purpose in life? Dormant potential which exerts no impact on the world falls short of a fulfilling life, but does not seem to risk much. In his book, Overcoming Your Shadow Misshion, John Ortberg suggests a more disturbing result occurs when we miss our…
I'm on deadline. I've heard author friends use the phrase before. I offered them a slight bow and determined to respect their valuable time. In the ten years I've labored as an aspiring author, I had not used the term myself. Until now. A decade of languishing in the wilderness without…