The past week has been emotional. I’m guessing many of you are right there with me in thinking I’m not sure how much more I can take. There is so much sadness right now. Most of what I hear and see focus on one side of the sadness. Can we all just agree that there… Read More Seeking Gratitude in the Midst of Chaos
The past few weeks and months have been challenging for me. I’ve been hurt by inconsiderate and ignorant comments. I’ve been overwhelmed with responsibilities and assignments. I’ve been concerned with the unknown in my life. I’m at a point where I feel exhausted and defeated. There’s probably been a point in your life… Read More It’s Time to Move On
Last year around this time, I remember sitting with my friends and talking about how 2016 hadn’t been our year. We had all faced obstacles that left us feeling discouraged. For me, 2016 kicked off with the removal of my wisdom teeth, which came with complications that led to me not even being… Read More This Wasn’t My Year
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, thankfulness seems to have taken over, especially on social media. Maybe you’ve seen people challenging their friends on Facebook to share what they are thankful for, or you’ve seen fall decorations that say, “Give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thessalonians 5:18). Thanksgiving is by far my favorite… Read More Live with an Attitude of Gratitude
Growing up in a Christian family, I was taught from a very young age that I needed to love my neighbor (Matthew 22:39). I was told that I needed to love my enemies (Matthew 5:44). I was told to put others before myself. I learned the JOY acronym: Jesus first, Others second, Yourself… Read More Words of Pinterest – Week 1
