forgiveness
October 28, 2015
We don’t forgive people because they deserve to be forgiven. We forgive because God has commanded us to forgive.
contentment
October 24, 2015
Peace and contentment go hand in hand, like peanut butter and jelly. The definition of contentment is in a state of peaceful happiness. God tells us to be content. Whether we have much or little, be content. In other words, whether we have much or little, live in a state of peaceful happiness.
taking time for rest
October 23, 2015
So, I took a couple of days off. Instead of the Write 31 Days challenge, it’s now the Write 29 Days challenge (hopefully!). The past couple of days have been hard and busy days. I knew that if I would have written anything during those days, it would not have conveyed a very peaceful message. In … More taking time for rest
free sticks
October 20, 2015
View this post on Instagram Dogs are this wonderful reminder of our daily blessings. We so often forget that our good health is such a gift…and that we don't need fancy toys…the world is full of free sticks. A post shared by Theron Humphrey (@thiswildidea) on Oct 19, 2015 at 9:22am PDT Dogs are … More free sticks
stop waiting for the next big thing
October 19, 2015
If anyone is guilty of this, it is me. I catch myself preparing for the next big thing. I’m pretty sure we all do it. The next car, the next house, the next job, the next degree. Stop waiting to be ready because you’ll never be ready. That’s why it’s called “walking in faith”. If you’re walking … More stop waiting for the next big thing
things my father taught me
October 18, 2015
Today is my dad’s birthday! In honor of him, I am going to share some of the things my father has taught me. First and most importantly, my dad taught me to follow Jesus. My parents are real, genuine Christians, not just on Sunday Christians. I can remember going to feed the needy with my dad … More things my father taught me
the ups and downs
October 17, 2015
In the journey of living a more simplified life, contentment seems to come and go. It takes a lot of effort to be at peace with what you have. There is constant marketing being thrown in our faces on the internet, TV and out in the real world. I have at least 50 emails per … More the ups and downs
meditation
October 16, 2015
Have you ever tried meditating? It is not easy! I mentioned meditation briefly in a previous post. I have tried the Headspace app several times and like it. If you’re looking for a guided meditation, you should check it out. Little tip: Don’t lay down in bed when you’re trying to meditate. Turns out, it will put … More meditation
awareness
October 15, 2015
There are times that I look back and think, “wow, I handled that surprisingly well”. The truth is, I wasn’t handling it at all. For instance, when our foster son went back to be with his family I thought that Brent and I handled the situation pretty well. (A pat on the back for me … More awareness
reassurance
October 14, 2015
I am a worrier. I come by it honestly. My Dad is a worrier, my Grandma, my Great-Grandma. That’s as far back as my memory goes but I’m sure there were more before her. I guess I felt the need to carry on the family tradition. This is the bit of scripture that I go … More reassurance
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