Experiences Not Stuff

Fill your life with experiences, not things. Have stories to tell, not stuff to show.

Uncertain Or Difficult Times

Dealing with difficult or uncertain times? 

"A surgery may fail, but God’s compassions will not. A treatment may fail, but God’s compassions will not. A relationship may fail, but God’s compassions will not. A dream may fail, but God’s compassions will not. My friend, no matter what you’re facing, God cares for you and will carry you. It may not be OK, but, because of the Lord’s great love, you will be OK..." - Jennifer Rothschild


Great blog to read:  

You Will Be Ok 

Your Story Matters

No matter what has happened in your life, you can use it to help others overcome what they are going through. Be an inspiration, a mentor, a listening ear to someone this week.

Weekend Challenge

Weekend challenge: Enjoy something of nature this weekend....a walk outside; listen to the birds sing; go sit by a lake, river, stream, or ocean and just be quiet; take in a sunrise and/or sunset; go geocaching; take a bike ride.

While taking in nature, leave your phone and electronic devices alone! Turn them off, don't take them with you. Experience REAL LIFE, not virtual life. 

If you take the challenge, share here what you did.

The Voices In Your Head

Which voices are you paying the closest attention to today?  Take time to listen to what God has to say.  Also, take intentional time to listen to your spouse, your children, your parents, your friends.  Moments and words are precious, don't take them for granted.  Once they are gone, they are gone.  

Disconnect. 

Reconnect.  

Screen Time

Would your marriage relationship improve if you and your spouse unplugged from your devices more often?

Great article, please follow the link to read it. Even if you aren't married, it applies to all relationships:  
http://tolovehonorandvacuum.com/2014/03/screen-time-robbing-marriage

Life Journey

Learn from the past, but don't live there. God goes before us, and walks alongside us on our life journey.

Reach Out and Help Others

As you grow older, 

you will discover 

that you have 

two hands.

One for helping yourself, 

the other for helping others. 

~Audrey Hepburn

Dealing With Depression or Anxiety?

Feeling down or depressed? Need to overcome your depression, sadness, overwhelming anxiety?  A few simple steps are guaranteed to ease those feelings.  

Unplug. 

Take a break from Facebook, Twitter, the news, social interactions and discussions, people who cause much unneeded drama in your life.  Instead, take time to focus on good things in life, the things that bring you joy.  Go outside.  Read a book.  Go for a walk.  Have a true face to face conversation.  Enjoy a hands on hobby.  Go for a drive and enjoy the beauty of nature.  It will change your mood and your outlook on life.  

One Step At A Time

One step at a time, 

          one choice at a time, 

               one day at a time. 

You can achieve your goals, 

overcome your fears, 

         and quiet your doubts.

Change Your Course

You are only one important decision away from a completely different life. One important decision can change your direction and put you an a whole new path. 

Do you need to change course today?  

Work For It

It is a choice, but are you willing to work for it?  

Look Forward

Is winter getting you down, 

as it does many this time of year? 

Is your heart needing something to look forward to today? 

Plan a garden, a Summer vacation, plan a family time that will be filled with memories. 

You can plan an inexpensive family fun time  if you use resources and your imagination. 

Take some time today to look forward to Summer and plan something that will bring your heart joy.

Change Starts Here

If you truly want to make a difference 

in the world, 

you must be different from the world. 

Decide today to make a difference, 

stand out, 

and stand up.

Do You Need To Reboot Your Life?

Speak Life

Do your words speak life or death? 

Do you encourage or discourage, lift up or put down?  

Words cut, hurt, destroy OR words inspire, help, build up.  

Choose 

words

with care, 

use wisdom, 

and speak in love.  

To others.  

To yourself.