How can we think about celebrating the holidays and holiday preparation when there is so much sadness in the news? It’s difficult to get in a festive mood with all that is going on in our world today. The holidays are a sad time for so many. They are sad for me too. I usually spend time with family and friends and I enjoy every moment. But deep down, I’m sad. Sad for those who have lost a loved one this past year and this will be their first Thanksgiving without them. I’m sad for those who Continue Reading
Book Review: The Secret To Hummingbird Cake
The Secret to Hummingbird Cake is about three, very close bonded girlfriends, living in Louisiana. They are 30 and have been friends since grade school. I picked this novel to review because I love hummingbirds and especially hummingbird cake. And I wanted to find out the secret. I was surprised, and delighted, to find out what it was. At no additional cost to you, if you choose to purchase from Amazon through my affiliate link in this post, I may receive a small commission. I Continue Reading
How Decluttering Our Life Can Bring Us Closer to God
Do you desire to grow closer to God in your Christian life? I do, but it seems as another day ends I’ve skimmed a few Bible verses or uttered a simple prayer. Maybe my day was filled with reorganizing my office, for the 10th time. Maybe a day or two of laundry: sorting, washing, drying, hanging, folding, and putting it all away. How can two people have so much laundry? I'm learning that decluttering our life helps to bring us closer to God. The hours of my day easily get consumed with managing Continue Reading