It's official - the Christmas season has begun. Paul and I were out and about yesterday afternoon. We refrained from buying the incredible movie theater seats we saw, and I kept my hands to myself when I walked into William Sonoma and Pottery Barn. Unless you count the free samples of Peppermint Bark I enjoyed. Sure, it was Black Friday and yes, … [Read more...]
Be Intentional – Keep Your Focus
Christmas is 40 days away and Thanksgiving a mere 12 days—as of right now. This. Very. Minute. Feeling dizzy? Is anxiety creeping in? Or, maybe you’re an exceptionally gifted procrastinator, like me. The first five federal holidays were set by U.S. Congress in the late 1800s. Thanksgiving and Christmas were there from the start. Not sure … [Read more...]
Choices – Having trouble making them?
Take me to lunch and you’ll discover very quickly how much I hate to make a decision. Give me the ham and swiss…wait a minute…do you have provolone? Hmmm…maybe I’ll have the roast beef…that is if you have avocado? I think I’d like a diet coke. No. Wait. Give me the sweet tea…hold on…can you make that half-unsweetened and half-sweet? Seriously. … [Read more...]
Ministry – When Hell Breaks Loose
Are you in ministry? Do you serve others in some capacity for the Lord? Then may I share with you a little cautionary wisdom? When God is on the move and ministry is on your heart all hell will break loose. Count on it. When my husband and I served at our first marriage conference we woke up to snow that morning. Snow rarely ever happens in our … [Read more...]
Comparison – A Cardinal Sin
A few years ago, a local assemblywoman’s “people” contacted me to teach a workshop at her first ever Northern California Women’s Conference. As you can imagine, I was thrilled. How could I say no to that? For those of you not from California, there’s a distinct difference between the north and south out here. Former California First Lady, Maria … [Read more...]
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