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Water. I used to hate drinking water. Yes…hate. The second water would hit my mouth I’d begin gagging. Really. I would actually gag. One day, several years ago, I was seeing an allergist who discovered...
View ArticleThis isn’t a resolution.
I do not make New Year’s resolutions. It’s just too much pressure. I’m more of a take it one day at a time kinda girl. I like it that way. But tonight I was thinking about one of my personality traits...
View ArticleCloudy Clarity
My One Word this year is Clarity. One Word is the ultimate New Years Resolution Replacement. It’s an opportunity to take just one word and make it your focus. Easy as that. We’ve completed 11 days this...
View ArticleObstacles
The authority of those who teach is often an obstacle to those who want to learn. – Marcus Tullius Cicero I have a couple thoughts on this quote but was interested in how you might interpret it. What...
View ArticleWhat Are You Waiting For?
I’m just gonna get right to the meat of this post… I’ve been a part of many funerals and memorial services in my lifetime. And the one statement I have heard over and over is… I wish I would’ve had the...
View ArticleI was a psycho woman my first married Christmas
I love giving gifts. I love getting gifts! But, it took me a long time to see this exchange for what it really should be. When my husband, Brent, and I celebrated our first Christmas together we were...
View ArticleLet It Go…And Live
I remember the days when I hid. The days when I woke up each morning and the first thing that came to mind would be my bag of secrets. I would slowly get out of bed, grab that bag of secrets, throw...
View ArticleDo Not Withhold
Do you ever think, “What if this was my last day on earth.”? Ok. Maybe it’s just me. But I do think that from time to time. I wonder if I’ve invested enough into my family and friends and church. And...
View ArticleThe Fight Is Worth It
The past is the past. Today is now. Tomorrow is full of hope. I challenged a friend to say this out loud each morning before their feet hit the floor. Easy words to say but not easy to live out. The...
View ArticleSpot Or Stain
You may have heard from professional upholstery cleaners that the difference between a spot and stain is 24 hours. Interesting. So, what you’re saying, Mr. save my carpet man, is that the longer the...
View ArticleCould it be…
…that we have finally come up with a title for the book? My graphic designer, Jesse, and his amazing wife and I chatted for an hour Sunday night, brainstorming title ideas. Miss Sarah, in all her...
View ArticleYour Scars Are Not Worthless
You impact others. Your experiences – How you share them – They have the ability to empower others. Your hurts – How you process them – The integrity in which you share them. They will connect with...
View ArticleBrace Face 5 Weeks In
Well, I am starting to see small improvements in my teeth. There has yet to be a day where they are not sore. And my bite is way off. Both issues, obviously, making it fairly difficult to eat anything...
View ArticleIt’s Not About The Abortion
Abortion. I’ve had two of them and they forever changed my life. The abortions were my choice and no one could’ve prevented me from having them. I would have found a way. Between 2008 and 2011, 44 laws...
View ArticleThe Choice To Choose
More often than not our own healing journey hinges on one word… CHOOSE. *We can choose to resent offenders. *We can choose to relive pain repeatedly. *We can choose to live in our past over living in...
View ArticleYou Sorta Helped Me. Thanks!
Back in December I asked y’all on FB, Instagram and Twitter which photo from the amazing Daniel White I should choose from for my Author Photo. The results: Split evenly right down the middle. You were...
View ArticleIntention VS Action
This weekend my wonderful husband is speaking at our Franklin Campus. His message is on Intention vs Action. It’s one thing to state what we intend to say or do in life. It’s a complete different...
View ArticleWhen Relationships Are Toxic
Forgiveness is so hard. Let’s be honest – there are some people in your life that when you think about them it makes you squint your whole face super hard. Holding grudges is even harder. Holding...
View ArticleI Made A Cashier Cry
I do part of my grocery shopping at Walmart Supercenter. I know, some of you just had anxiety attacks. Our Supercenter is pretty decent and I, occasionally, enjoy my experience there. I do a few things...
View ArticleRelentless Charlie
Disclaimer: You do not need to be a cat lover to read this post. However, if you are a cat hater I am judging you super hard right now. This is Charlie. Charlie likes to wait around this wall for us...
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