I have quite a few friends that are starting off this upcoming new year with a goal to be more healthy in 2010. I have been really challenged by these friends (one being Patti… thanks for being real and vulnerable) and have decided to set some goals for myself this year.I am not necessarily looking [...]

Reality shows is all that there seems to be on television these days. They have shows that range from weight loss (Biggest Loser) to talent contests (American Idol) and everything in between. I am actually SHOCKED that I have not known someone on one of these shows before. I have had many friends who have [...]

I love the movie Marley and Me… It makes me laugh (and cry… hard). I love that it is this real life kind of story. I feel like so often movies are about as UNreal as they can get and I love stumbling upon a movie that I can relate to.
However, I remember watching the [...]

Why do I know yet do not
I have every luxury
Everything I could ever want is at my fingertips
Yet all You require is nothing
…..no riches
…..no eloquent speech
…..no talents
…..no age requirement
I desire to serve but do so out of obligation
Wanting all the praise
You gently whisper “nothing“
…..praise from my peers?
“nothing“
…..riches?
“nothing“
Lord, let my hearts [...]

I can not even believe that we are only 15 short days away from Christmas… Last year James and I decided to make gifts for everyone in our families (and by “we” make gifts, I mean I make the gifts and he offers moral support.. heehee) I felt like everything turned out GREAT last year [...]

Over the last month or so I have been keeping a gratitude journal. I had been reminded of all that I have been given that really is a gift from God. I have felt like by keeping this list of things that I am thankful for has been such a good reminder to me of [...]