“Do you really think you’ll EVER be able to do that?” “Do you really think that will be successful?” “You ALWAYS keep messing up!” “You’re not qualified.” “Hmm, maybe you should scale that idea back. It won’t work anyway.” The battlefield of the mind It’s Wellness Wednesday here at […]
I felt something stirring within me. An unsettling. A churning. A tightness that was hard to put into words. I couldn’t quite put my finger on it. Until… I was outside in the snow. Here in the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. it usually begins warming up this time of year. But winter has managed […]
As I call them, they come. My little flock of five. They gather around me. From the biggest to the littlest they find safety, comfort and assurance in my apron. They wrap themselves around my arms and legs. My little flock of five. They gather. Brings to mind the […]
Nutty Seed Granola We love granola in my house. But our favorite organic granola is SO expensive. This family of 7 uses our resources wisely and buying a luxury item like this granola seems wasteful to me when I already have all the ingredients at home to make my own. I can also control […]
Do you want to save time? If so, keep reading. It’s Wellness Wednesday here at Inspired Life. Last Wednesday we talked about how we spend our time and the need to redeem our time. If you missed that post, click here. Now I don’t want to just tell you what you ought to […]
Dessert for breakfast anyone? Here’s your guilt free way to enjoy dessert for breakfast or anytime. The chocolaty goodness of this smoothie rivals even the most moist, dense, chocolate tall cake (and I love chocolate cake). This rich decadent smoothie not only tastes good but also is good for you. It is chock full […]
“Yes” “My Heart Says Yes” “Yes To Your Will” “I Surrender” “I Surrender All” “I Give Myself Away” “Withholding Nothing” These are the titles to songs I’ve sung time and time again. But as is the case with many songs we sing, we enjoy the melody, but do […]
I don’t have time. I don’t have time to exercise. I don’t have time to prepare healthy meals. I don’t have time to get adequate rest. I get it. Believe me, I really do. If anyone is short on time, it’s me. I have a tribe of five over here ages 11-2, a […]
Four faithful companions. How long did they travel to set their friend at the Master’s feet? Did their arms burn after carrying their amigo an untold number of miles, then waiting an untold number of minutes, then hoisting him atop the roof, then peeling the ceiling apart to finally lower the paralytic down to Jesus. […]
Sunday at church I joined the congregation in high praise singing: Be glorified in the Heavens Be glorified in the earth Be glorified in this temple Jesus, Jesus, be thou glorified Jesus, Jesus, be thou glorified Worship the Lord in the earth Worship the Lord in this temple Jesus, Jesus, be […]