Truth
I was pondering truth this morning. We all say we want truth and have heard….. ” The truth shall set you free!” Well, yes but at times the truth can be hard to swallow. Sometimes it can be uncomfortable or painful to take a honest look at your life. What is working and what isn’t. I encourage my clients to surround themselves with people who love them and will speak truth their life. Most people immediately nod and say “YES!”. But it isn’t that simple or easy. Do we really know what to do with truth...
read moreI’m a little tea cup…….
What a week last week and then the COLD weekend! I don’t think I have been warm in a week and I am in my mid 40’s, I am always HOT! Somewhere I think there is a balance, but as you know balance in anything is hard to come by. Whether dieting, exercising, family time, me time, work and even the weather right now. Balance once in place is hard to maintain. Oh, I think you can create a fairly good schedule and routine, having systems in place that help keep you close to being “in” balance. But I believe the big shift in...
read moreFollowing my Father’s Will
“The Lord has a will, and I have a need. To follow that will, to humbly be still. To rest in it, nest in it, fully be blessed in it. Following my Father’s will.” Amy Grant I love this old song from Amy Grant, not one of the most popular ones but one of my favorites. I still sing it today, seriously, I mean like I sang it today and usually do a few times a week. It brings me deep familiar comfort, like an old blanket that I can wrap myself up in and feel safe and warm. Today as I was singing it in my car I was overcome with...
read moreThe Clean Up!
As you are taking down Christmas and putting the house back in order remember what William Morris said,“Have nothing in your homes that you do not know to be useful and believe to be beautiful.” If you have Christmas decorations that you didn’t use this year don’t repack it, get rid of it. Why shove it back up in the attic when you most likely won’t want to put it up next year either? And don’t be in such a hurry to replace the HoHo deco with everyday nicknack’s. Take time to feel the space that you...
read more20 Tips for a POSITIVE New Year and YOU!
1. Stay Positive. You can listen to the cynics and doubters and believe that success is impossible or you can know that with faith and an optimistic attitude all things are possible. Victor Frankl says, ” Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: The last of the humans freedoms, to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s way.” The Choice is yours…daily. Choose wisely. 2. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement: My purpose is_______________________....
read moreAll You need to start the New Year….You already have!
What is the one thing that separates you from Joy? Balance? Peace? Love? As you start to ponder the New Year, take an honest look at what stands in the way of your success and well-being. This week spend some time asking God what he wants for you in 2010, remember you have a God who hears you, the power of love behind you, and the Holy Spirit within you….You have all you need for a great New Year!
read moreA day to reflect…..
The day after Christmas and what a Christmas it was……. A few of my favorite things: Christmas Eve service and serving communion as a family. The wonderful way Jackson and Grace looked at all that came through their line and saying, ” This is the body of Christ broken for you!” Well done sweet babies, I am glad you get it and can share it with others. There has been such pain and loss this season, David and I reflected on how last Christmas Eve we spent in the emergency room for him, not knowing if he was going to be...
read moreMama Mary……
“Mary did you know? This child that you deliver will soon deliver you…..” And us too. What an amazing thought, the little baby that Mary delivered so many years ago came to deliver us out of His great love for each one of us. I love how Max Lucado puts it, ” As Mary looks into the face of the baby, her son….So this is he…. She remembers the words of the angel. “His kingdom will never end” (Luke 1:33) He looks like anything but a king, so tiny and helpless. He is absolutely dependent upon Mary...
read moreThe Gift
Yesterday I was given the gift of celebrating an amazing woman that passed away this past week. Joan was a deeply loving, caring, smart and funny woman that lit up a room with her smile. As difficult as the service was there was joy in the mist of deep sorrow. Through tears, words and incredible music sung and spoken by some of her favorite boys, her spirit was still there and I am certain she was smiling. She was a true testament of putting one foot in front of the other despite many challenges and pain, living the life she was given with...
read moreAfterthoughts of a Christmas Dance Party….
Last night we sent to my sister’s Christmas “Dance” Party….and as I woke up this morning I had a few thoughts….. 1. GREAT PARTY! 2. After many wardrobe changes and fretting about what to wear, did it really matter? Except that when I took off my boots after dancing all night my feet had formed to the shoe! Ouch! And I had to giggle as I heard other women come in with their frets about the way they were dressed and “Was I suppose to bring something?” We are a weird lot, us women. We need to use the term...
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Merrill Is a mother of 5 who has found her calling in sharing her experiences from life with others. She can help you break out of your routine to live life to its fullest potential.