What to Do When Your Life is Messed Up {Thursday Therapy}
I hate it when my life is messed up. Kids. Work. Spouse. Finances. Cancer. Grief. At some point in my journey, each of these has messed up the perfect life…
Don’t Throw Away Those Old Recipes or Hymnal!
Don't be tempted to throw out those old recipes. Or even Grandma's hymnal. Such treasures hold a legacy waiting to be tasted by a new generation. These two recipes arrived…
Get Real About Fairytale Endings: Tinkerbell Has to Die {Thursday Therapy}
I have a problem with fairytale endings. Remember the shock of Tinkerbell's impending death and the relief felt when you clapped your hands and she was revived? OK, maybe I'm…
Evolution of Music to Rock Your Week
Hello Monday, let's get this week off to a amazing start. Evolution of Music by Pentatonix is a fun acapella anthology of songs through the ages. You need this because it is…
How to Listen to People When You Are Mad at Them {Thursday Therapy}
Do you know how to listen to people when you are mad at them? I find it difficult. Well . . . maybe I listen, but I don't hear them.…
Celtic Christianity and Secret Prayer
One of the things that draws me to Celtic Christianity is the practice of prayer as part of everything I do, even secret prayer—sometimes called closet prayer. Celtic Christians weaved…
Pray For Your Kids. Really.
You should pray for your kids. Really. Especially if you know Jesus. My mother's prayers and my Aunt Mary Jane's prayers paved the way for me to know God. I know…
Hello Gardening for Spiritual Growth!
Soul breaks and spiritual growth gardening. It's a great combination. Yep, this is my backyard. And yes, I'm workin' on it. It's going to take time, sweat, and some creativity.…
How to Escape the Captivity of Your Mobile Device {Thursday Therapy}
Does your mobile device hold you captive? Do you like the interaction that a cell phone brings to your day? Many do. Some might even call it an addiction. Texting,…