Category Archives: 4. Taking Care of YOU
The Key to Finding Peace in the Midst of the Chaos
It seems like almost everyone I know —both family AND friends—are facing huge struggles right now. Some of them are having catastrophic monetary problems, others are battling severe health issues, and the rest of them are just plain overwhelmed and exhausted from the steady onslaught of disappointments and chaos that have plagued their lives in…
What to do when you’re feeling discouraged
It’s easy to become discouraged, especially when the journey you are on is long and hard. It’s always been my intent to write at least one blog post a week. That hasn’t been happening in recent weeks. I’ve lost track of time, but it may actually be closing in on “months.” Have I given up?…
Where are you God? My boat is sinking!
Do you ever feel like YOUR boat is sinking? Today the sun happens to be glistening on peaceful waters, but it isn’t always the case. Many days the wind is blowing, the clouds are dark and the water is churning so angrily, that the idea of setting sail on it would seem like sheer insanity.We…
How to avoid the hopelessness of the slippery slope
Hopelessness is such an ugly word. It is the antithesis of the victorious life we yearn for. How ironic that so far this morning every single person I’ve spoken to is feeling overwhelmed, depressed and extremely hopeless. In every case there seems little to be grateful for. Their current hardships have all but eclipsed the…
What Special Treasures Will This New Year Hold?
2018. A new year. A fresh start. Or as a quote on Facebook suggested—”the first blank pages of a 365 page book.” No matter what’s gone on before, or even what your situation is now, you have a chance to write a different story. IT’S UP TO YOU THIS can be the year that you…
What Every Wife Should Know . . .
