Why Grateful People Are Happy People: Guest Post by Wendy de Jong

Why Grateful People Are Happy People: Guest Post by Wendy de Jong

Do you ever wonder why grateful people are happy people? Well, you are in for a treat today as my friend Wendy de Jong who blogs at “The Gratfulist“ shares with us some nuggets of truth about gratitude.  I love the tools she leaves us with to start a gratitude practice. She continually inspires me…

Calm My Anxious Heart: How God Enabled Me to Trust: Guest Post by Julie Loos

Calm My Anxious Heart: How God Enabled Me to Trust: Guest Post by Julie Loos

Do you have an anxious heart or trouble being still? Today I want you to meet, Julie Loos, a friend of mine who blogs over at Unmasking the Mess. She brings us a fresh perspective as she shares what it is like to be still in the midst of anxiety. She is my hero when…

First Day of School for the Mom of a Child With a Mental Illness

First Day of School for the Mom of a Child With a Mental Illness

Sitting in my comfortable chair outside, listening to the birds chirp, I think life today is not bad. My day feels smooth, easy, and comfortable. Relishing in the fact that right now, school is starting for the new year, and it is no longer a part of my world. I consciously ignore those old feelings…

10 Clues You’re Striving For Perfection, Not Excellence

10 Clues You’re Striving For Perfection, Not Excellence

Do you cover up your perfectionism with the mantra “striving for excellence? Of course, doing our best is always a pleasant thing, but when we blur the lines between good and perfect, it begins to hurt us and those we love. Join me, as we look at ten clues, which reveal when we are striving for perfection,…

Do You Have What It Takes To Embrace the Unexpected?

Do You Have What It Takes To Embrace the Unexpected?

Are you living in the midst of the unexpected? If you are not in the middle of the unanticipated, I can guarantee you it is on its way. No matter how much we plan and prepare the truth is life is unpredictable. The bigger question is will you have what it takes to embrace the…