Forming Physically and Mentally Healthy Habits! 1Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves, therefore under God’s mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time. It took me until I was 30 years old until I realized that I could control my thoughts. Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, the great author and orator changed my life with his book, The Power of Positive Thinking. He taught me how to read the Word of God, and how to truly seek Him. Twelve years of Catholic education never taught me that. It’s as if I were hit with a bolt of…

“God’s Got It!” Sandy Sanders Proverbs 3: 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths. Here are some of Granny’s and Mom’s wisdoms: *Be careful what you pray for. *God knows what’s best. * If you’re praying for a relationship to work out, and it doesn’t, God has dealt you a great card. I was 20 years old in 1969, attending Wilmington College. I dated a ton of guys, and one was a smooth talker. In my naïve state of mind, a guy saying, ”I love you,” means forever…

Media Fatigue…It’s a Deep Swamp. Eph. 3 20-21 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us; to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations. IS 40:30-31 Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall utterly fall. Those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles. They shall walk and not faint. If my father were alive he’d be…

As my first husband and I ‘waded’ through the first couple years of our relationship, I did everything I thought was “good” and ‘right’ to make him happy. It was my main goal to be the best I could be and that would make him happy. Trouble with that logic, I lost me in the mix and became miserable! I was still longing to hear the words, ‘I love you’, and he was not willing to put those in conversation except when he was drunk. Again, naive girl I  was, I  thought…

Beloved, let us love one another 1 John 4:7 Once upon a time…. The words used to begin many fairytales. The stories told to me during my childhood and those of my friends and family. The ending was usually the same, “lived happily ever after”. Real life, is not usually that way. We face ups and downs, hurt and heartache, pain and suffering. Through all of these things we never walk alone, but God stays with us every portion of the journey! We have to remain vigilant to the strength God freely gives. Life will hand…

Deut.31: 6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them. For The Lord your God Goes with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. I relate with Simon Peter. I bumble and fumble, and sometimes make a mess of things. However, sometimes when I jump into a situation, which seems somewhat harried, I bounce. I jump out of the boat and begin to walk on water. Yesterday, my hubby and I had things to do, places to go, and people to see. We went to Verizon to get Farmer Thomas a new…

Musings of a Moo Cow Wife! John 10:4 When He has brought out all of His own, He goes ahead of them, and His sheep follow Him because they know His voice. I WISH TO GOD IT HAD BEEN SHEEP!!!! Yes, my husband can be the Good Shepherd. They do know his voice. I thought that I was done chasing cows….HOWEVER!!!!! Once the dairy cows were sold in 2015, my husband began a small beef herd, so he’d have something to do once harvest is complete. I could move dairy cows easily, because they’re used to…

Isaiah 33:6 He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the Lord (knowledge) is the key to this treasure. I can remember my brother and I sailing the seven seas. He was five years older than I; thus I was his shadow. He dug out a huge piece of sod that we could pick up and replace easily. Our treasure box was carefully buried; a rock placed upon it for easy identification. FORWARD 30 YEARS: I was coming out of postpartum depression in 1978. Listening to the…

The Reunion of All My Boys. Psalm 115:14 God shall increase you more and more; you and your children. Last week Bo (son’s best friend) came to remodel my hallway/kitchen with Waynes Coating. Talk about my influence on our community…. I was his parents Art Teacher in ’72 and his K Teacher in ’90.Thus he has been an adopted family member forever. On Sat. The oldest son arrived with the twins. Our middle son was here to help Dad. Our youngest son arrived with girlfriend, as he knew his Best Bud was at home. As noon…

“Lions and tigers and bears! OH MY!” Romans 8:6 The Mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by The Spirit, is life and peace. LOL! Every time I watch the Wizard of OZ, I have to laugh. I adore the Cowardly Lion. During my youth, more often than not, that was my mindset. Unfortunately, I had inherited some of the genetics of my father. However, it wasn’t until I was an adult, after the birth of my second son that post partum depression took over my life. I’m not a bit ashamed to admit…

When I’m feeling ill, and there isn’t a pill, talk to the Lord and just chill. James 1:2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds. John 16:33 I have told you these things, so that in Me, you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. Sometimes that’s all a person can do. Sorrrreeee, Lord. I don’t consider it joy! When we’re sick, we know that we have to take our meds, and come out on the…

And the truth will set you free… John 8:32 What does freedom look like? To define freedom we must first look at slavery; confinement, chains, immobility, and imprisonment to name a few. But what about some of our illnesses that ‘confine’ us? Depression, cancers, heart disease, diabetes, so on and on… We cannot free ourselves from all of these, but God can! And if He chooses to let our bodies have these things, then maybe, just maybe, it is because He knows we are strong and able to learn and conquer over these things. Is…