Hindsight by Rhonda Taylor Madge Book Review

A Story of Redemption" I loved this authors transparency both about her faith and lack of it. I liked the way she was honest enough to question where God was in her life. My heart ached for her in parts of her story. Her early life was marred by  heart wrenching pain from things that...

The Bathsheba Battle by Natalie Chambers Snapp Book Review

"Could Help In Your Battle" King David is one of my favorite people in the Bible. I love his authenticity, he is so honest about his thoughts, words and actions both good and bad. Bathsheba was one of his wives. When this couple is talked about some see Bathsheba as an adultress, since she slept...

Rhythms of Renewal by Rebekah Lyons Book Review

"Practical Ways To Feel Renewed" I loved this book. The author shared wise, practical ways to renewal our minds, bodies and spirits. She gives examples of how she has implemented each thing in her own life. But not in a way that seems like one has to do 'xyz' in a particular order gain any...

5th Discipline- Practice Staying in today

Practice staying in TODAY is the 5th discipline I try to practice daily. To me discipline is a code of behavior that I want to practice daily. I feel like these disciplines are for the betterment of my life. I will admit this 5th practice is one I still struggle with. I know that today...

4th Discipline- Practice Communication

Practicing communication in today's world is my 4th daily discipline to practice. There are many articles and opinions on how to communicate better. Personally, I believe since we have the internet which can reach around the world, at our fingertips we can all benefit by learning to better communicate with each other both online and...

3rd Discipline- Practice Boundaries

Practice having boundaries is my 3rd daily discipline. Before I name some ways I practice boundaries let's first look at a definition of boundary. Boundary- A reasonable, safe and permissible ways for other people to behave towards them and how they will respond when someone passes those limits. A few examples of some of the...

2nd Discipline- Practice Picking Your Battles

Practice picking your  battles. Let's face it, in this world there are so many things that can grate on our nerves. Whether it be something at home, work, school or in our community someone is likely to rub us the wrong way today. Or maybe we are the one who is irritating another. A lot...

Praying the First Discipline

Prayer is at the top of my list because I need my Heavenly Father daily to help me walk the path He has before me. To me prayer is one of the best ways I can show love to another. We all have needs in our lives who better to bring them before than our...

5 Daily Disciplines to Practice

5 Daily Disciplines to Practice The 5 disciplines below are very important to me to practice daily.  They help keep me centered. In September I will be posting about one each week. I'd love to hear about what you do daily or often in order to have a more focused life. Comments welcomed below.. *...

Prayer for school year

A new school year has started or is getting ready to. I have no children in the school system but I will be praying anyway. Won't you pray for the schools? Prayer for school year Father, thank You for the privilege of bringing these children before Your throne. Jesus thank You that You are praying...