Snow: A Wonderland of Memories
The little girl within wasn't about to let sniffles and a sore throat keep me from playing in the snow. Except for a brief event (15 minutes) a couple weeks ago, this was the first real snowfall we'd seen in a couple of years. Snow never comes -- or stays --...
Befriending, Not Depending, on Breath Prayers
The king said to me, “What is it you want?” Then I prayed to the God of heaven, and I answered the king, “If it pleases the king and if your servant has found favor in his sight, let him send me to the city in Judah where my ancestors are buried so that I can rebuild...
The Greatest Gift For Husbands
-photo courtesy of The Time Warped Wife Prayer is a gift that far surpasses the fleeting bliss of a February day. While I plan to post several gift ideas for the literary lover in your life later this week, today is about blessing our husbands (or future...
Think Bullying is Just For Kids? Think Again.
When asked by Oprah if he considered himself a bully based on past interactions, Lance Armstrong said, “Yes.” Many were surprised to hear his admissions of dominance over colleagues, some for simply disagreeing with him. Bullying during adolescent years, however,...
My Friday Fave: Barnes & Noble Membership
4 Reasons Why My Barnes & Noble Membership is a Friday Fave: 1. A 20% coupon lands in my inbox at least once a month. 2. I enjoy supporting a brick-and-mortar business. 3. I receive 10% off a favorite magazine, Writer's Forum. 4. I'm purchasing...
How We Motivate Matters
I've never been a fan of motivation via guilt. I guard against "receiving" it and I especially guard against giving it. Attempting to make someone behave via guilt may accomplish its short-term goal but it will leave the receiver feeling manipulated, frustrated,...
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