Traditions aren’t always healthy nor positive. Permit yourself to declutter the guilt & obligations that accompany relationships which have run their course or moments which don’t deserve to be repeated. Continue reading
Since we are 6 days into ’20 Days of Trouble’, for today’s post, I’m sharing Trouble Topic #6 – Low Self-Esteem. I’d love you to join us for the study. Please consider following along on Facebook or Twitter to catch the daily Trouble … Continue reading
30 Days to Live. Did I get your attention? What if you were just told that you had only 30 days to live? Talk about instant decluttering! A serious crash course to be sure! I want you to stop and ponder the reality of such a situation. Anything you didn’t care about would be instantly decluttered from your life. People who weren’t worth your time, places you hated going, and things you despised doing… They would all be gone. Immediately. Continue reading
WHY DO PEOPLE GET IN SHAPE TO GET DIVORCED? Don’t they realize that if they made this effort for their spouse, they likely wouldn’t be in the position they’re in. It’s maddening and I’ve never understood the rationale behind it. After God, aren’t we to worry first and foremost about our spouse? What they think. How they feel. If their needs are being met. Why do some put more time, thought, and energy into preparing for a total stranger than their own husband or wife? Continue reading
Have you ever felt like a ping pong ball, reacting to the whims, insinuations, attitudes, and missiles launched in your direction from the people around you? If so, welcome to my world. But I’ve got some great ideas to combat those destructive Yo-Yo relationships. Continue reading
The connotation of boundaries might elicit a negative reaction at first, but consider the consequences of life outside them and you’ll quickly discover the opposite is true. Boundaries actually prevent you from being plagued with heartache, shame, and regret, and this in turn breeds true freedom indeed. Continue reading
Christians are called to many things. We are to bear good witness, shine God’s light, share his word, serve, minister, worship, pray, love, show compassion, etc. The list goes on and on. But being called to do these things doesn’t negate that there should be an invisible line drawn when enough is enough.
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When it comes to social media, I’m not here to scold, criticize, or otherwise try and boss you around. I have a sweet fondness for online interaction too! But, in terms of living a decluttered life, there are two basic precepts that are helpful to discuss and adhere to with regard to social media.
Paralyzed. Overwhelmed. Confused. Stuck. Sometimes getting started is harder than the journey itself. Dr. Randy Carlson has a solution. Do ‘One Thing’. Choose just ONE THING and do it well. That’s it. That’s all it takes to start. Continue reading
The older I get, the more I want to be healthy and stay healthy. I don’t mind getting older. The whole ‘circle of life’ thing is God’s plan and I’m okay with it, but why not go down swinging? Why not live the best life I can and enjoy it as long as possible? I believe God would agree that this is a grand idea. Continue reading