Change your thoughts, change your life? Really? I've heard this said before and quite honestly I always thought it was hooey. (Is hooey actually a word?) But, after working on my own mindset I am learning more and more that what we think about determines our moments, our days and therefore our lives. We can have a fixed mindset that believes we are stuck, we are hopeless, we will never change. Or we can have a growth mindset that believes we CAN change. I believe that Romans 12:2 is ... Read More about Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life (and 4 favorite books)

“Don’t grow weary of doing good...” “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial...” “Let us run with perseverance...”   Steadfast. Persevere. Endurance. Fight the good fight.   Sometimes I don’t want to persevere. I’m ready to be struggle free. If I’m being honest, there are times I am weary of doing good.   But God. God gives strength to the weary. He knew we would grow weary. And I think sometimes we are looking for that perfect “fix” that will make ... Read More about But what about when you’re weary…

Gratitude isn't just a byproduct of having the things we think we need/want in this world. Gratitude isn't just a nicety. Gratitude is a way of life. And it can be a transformational way of life. I believe gratitude has the power to change a life. Studies show that if you keep a gratitude journal you have less stress and are more physically healthy. Studies show that those who focus on gratitude have less physical ailments! Wow!! “Clinical trials indicate that the practice of ... Read More about Why gratitude is good for your health…