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Great Old Book
In 1997 my sister Kristin gave me the book Simple Abundance; a Day Book of Comfort and Joy, and here in 2010, I still read it. What a wonderful book of comfort, joy and wisdom. After plowing though the first year I now rarely read the day I am suppose to. I always just throw out to God, “What do you have for me today?” Then open the book and read. This is how I read my bible too most days, it is amazing how he responds to my callings, cries and screams. Today was Worry about Money. Funny God, how did you know? Oh, I know we all are in the same boat, but the ones that share my cabin on this ship are the ones that I am responsible for and have to make sure we...
Read MoreQuirky 4 Lettered Word
Isn’t it funny how we use the word LOVE? “I LOVE that color….I LOVE those brussel sprouts….I LOVE your hair…. I LOVE that song….I LOVE those shoes…. I LOVE that movie…..I LOVE that house….I LOVE the Gators…..Cars, chocolate, sheets, trees….. Then…. I LOVE you. It’s weird we don’t have more ways to express such a powerful emotion and feeling. We are so limited. I have to admit that I do use this interesting incredible 4 letter word a lot. In fact one of my best friends teases me that I love everything and everyone, but truth is some LOVE is felt deeper than others. When I handed out a...
Read MoreI’ll have the fish!
I read something yesterday that I just loved…. “Every “yes” is a “no” to something.” We can’t say “yes” to everything, but we need to weigh which “yes” is the most life-giving in this moment. Everything we invite into our lives takes a certain amount of time, energy, care and attention. We have a choice. This was an interesting weekend and I had to take pause and ask what “yes’s” in my life are life-giving. I had to say “no” to somethings this weekend to say “yes” to me. Selfish? I would call it Soulfish. Choosing to tend to my soul. Understanding that within...
Read MoreFaith Warriors!
Faith…when we hear this word it stirs up so many different feelings and emotions within each of us. Recently I heard a famous TV preacher respond to a statement while being interviewed on a morning talk show, “You just make faith look easy?” As I was getting dressed watching this morning show, praying he would respond well to the millions of morning viewers watching…..For we were all heading out to tackle the world and the challenges we each face….. Please give us a good straight, honest answer! This man SMILED and said, “Well, IT IS.” UGH! GAME SHOW NO!! If I call in will they take my call…..I have the right answer!!!...
Read MoreWrong Answer
So a while back I decided to jump back on the ole EHarmony dating train. Yes, UGH!! What’s a girl to do who does life coaching for a living and is known to love Jesus so much I think it scares most to set me up. My assumption has been that others think I am too pure (they must not know me), that I might quote scripture (maybe not on the first date, but it is the foundation for my life) or even better, I might lay hands on them ( I am pretty touchy feelie, I like to hit, grab and hug even strangers, but I save the laying on of hands until we are in an established relationship)! But I am here to tell you, us “Jesus Freaks” need a date too. So off on this...
Read MoreTerrible Awful Day!
So, Grace came in from school yesterday and I heard the tears as she entered the backdoor….not loud, but very sad. She came in a sat on the couch and said it was a “Terrible Awful Day!” There is a little girl in her class that had been bullied and it was very upsetting to Grace that people could be so mean. I asked her if she needed something cool to drink since she looked so hot from the bike ride home. She looked up at me with big tears in her eyes and said…. “No, I think I need a life coach!” I giggled softly, she cried. I got her a cold drink with crushed ice, just like she likes. We crawled up on her bed and I held her as she...
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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.