Posts Tagged ‘celebrating’
Stepping into 2016
I don’t know about you, but for me 2015 was one of the most difficult years I’ve had. There are issues I’m still working through which I can’t comment on, but in December my future was looking too dark for my comfort. I’m thankful that a few things happened in December to turn things around.…
Read MoreFree Christmas Short Story!
This month I would like to give you a Christmas short story called Hope for Jimmy. All you need to do to receive this story is fill in the form below with your name, e-mail address, and tell me what you’d like me to blog about in the coming year. I hope this story…
Read MoreThanksgiving Thank You from Helping Hands Press
This is a guest post from Helping Hands Press Thank You! We can’t say it any more plainly. As each day grows closer to those times of the year that makes one pause and reflect on what they are thankful for and what their year was like, we cannot help but come back to the…
Read MoreName Conference: Marriages that Last
Yesterday at church we celebrated two marriages which have stood the test of time. One couple has been married for 53 years. The other couple celebrated 63 years of marriage. Have you ever wondered why some marriages fail while others thrive? Here’s some more information that Bill and Pam Farrel shared about lasting marriages at…
Read MoreNAME Conference: Men and Women Relieve Stress Differently
“The right amount of stress allows you to be everything God created you to be. We need to keep stress at a level to be productive.” Bill & Pam Farrel The following information was shared by Bill & Pam Farrel at the 2014 NAME Marriage Conference. Women de-stress by talking things out (Stress = like…
Read MoreCanadian Thanksgiving 2014: The blessings of family and Nature
One choice I’ve been consciously making this past year is to find things to thank God for. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, not because of the food, but because it gives me an opportunity to really focus on the many blessings in my life. This past weekend my husband and I decided to…
Read MoreHow Big is Your God?
There is a lot to be discouraged about in this world. We don’t have to listen to the news long to hear about wars, violence, destruction, and every sort of evil. Instead of focusing on the negative, today I’m choosing to focus on God. I hope you’re encouraged as you join me in celebrating our…
Read MoreWhen you need encouragement
Sometimes we just need to step back from our everyday life and take a deep breath. Some days we need encouragement, a fresh perspective. If that’s where you are today, this post is for you. 1. Take time to read God’s Word and let it nourish you. Here are some of my favourite passages: Psalm…
Read MoreBlog Tour for the Kathi Macias 12 Days of Christmas
In preparation for the official launch of the Kathi Macias 12 Days of Christmas paperback on Thursday, May 29th, many of the 12 authors are participating in a blog tour. I invite you to come along as we get to know other authors who participated in the collection. Here is the blog tour schedule, along…
Read More5 Steps to developing good habits
Happy New Year! It’s a greeting we exchange every year at the beginning of January. None of us know what 2014 will bring us. Many people try making resolutions only to have them fall by the wayside. Some people even refuse to set goals, explaining that only sets them up for disappointment and failure. Many…
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