Have you ever found yourself backing away from a stranger in an elevator that did not appear clean and kept? Have you found yourself drawing closer to someone who smelled of lovely perfume, or someone with a magnetic personality? Something we don’t always keep in mind is that we are not islands and we affect those around us. If we affect those around us we can assume that those around us affect us in return. When looking for a life’s mate, it’s important to look for someone with good character, but for more reasons than you might think. How your future spouse views and interacts with the … [Read more...]
Prepare Your Fields – It’s Going to Rain!
How many of you saw the movie Facing the Giants? Remember the scene when Mr. Bridges (the older gentlemen who had been seen in the school praying over the lockers) came in to encourage Coach Taylor to stay with the football program? Mr. Bridges told Coach Taylor a story about two farmers who desperately needed rain. He said that both farmers prayed for rain, but only one farmer went out and prepared his fields to receive it. Then Mr. Bridges asked, “Which one had more faith?” His final words to Coach Taylor were, “God will send the rain when He’s ready. You need to prepare your field to … [Read more...]
Quotes for the New Year
Many people look forward to the new year for a new start on old habits. ~Author Unknown What do you think this quote means? I’m not positive. Perhaps the author meant that we look forward to the New Year to make resolutions just so we can break them? That’s my most educated guess, so I’m going to go with it. ~smile~ I’ve been guilty of making resolutions that either don’t last or never start. Most years, I don’t make resolutions at all because I’m aware of my track record. If you’ve made New Year’s resolutions this year, I would recommend that you write them down, along with a plan, and … [Read more...]
Leave It Behind
The beginning of a new year often sparks hope and excitement in those of us who are dreamers. There is something about shedding the sadness and disappointment of one year and stepping into the optimism that comes with a clean slate. What was this year like for you? Was it full of good friends, fun, and accomplishments? Are you excited to see what next year has in store? Was this year filled with heartaches and disillusionment? Are you happy to move into a new year, or are you sorry to see this year go? The turn of a year is not only a good time to make plans and resolutions for the future, … [Read more...]
It’s Time for A White Elephant Party!
Have you ever been to a White Elephant Party? Some people know it as Dirty Santa. Whatever you want to call it, it is a blast! It is a fun way to celebrate after the holidays. We’ve all gotten that one gift that leaves us scratching our heads. Maybe you received something that left you thinking, “Surely he or she knows me better than this!” A certain childhood sweater comes to mind. Perhaps that’s what Eric was thinking when he opened a coloring book from me on our first Christmas together (yes, true story). White Elephant parties give you, and all of your friends, a fun way of getting rid … [Read more...]
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