I had to go out as soon as I got home so I knew I wouldn’t have time to pray, a daily practice I like to do in the late afternoon. And then an idea came to my mind, why don’t I use this being-on-the-bus-time to pray? And so, I did. In my mind, I … Continue reading Time to pray
Budgeting is better
A good budget provides way more freedom than most people realise. Making the statement, “I don’t have enough money” without knowing what “enough” looks like, is a hard place to make progress from. But if you take the time to write down your income and expenses and discover you’re $100 short, now you’ve got … Continue reading Budgeting is better
More love
Worrying as a parent can be all-encompassing. Whatever their age. I am grateful for God’s encouragement this week … He hears my prayers. He loves and cares for my children as I do. And these words … Instead of wrapping my children in MY fear wrap them in my LOVE. Fear tends to sabotage my … Continue reading More love
Comparison
Comparison can lead to disappointment and flow swiftly into discontent. What happens when I accept things as they are? Without adding a layer of “what they should be”. Some things need my attention but many of the things in the comparison basket don’t. Particularly if I want peacefulness and contentment more. “A heart at peace … Continue reading Comparison
“No” as a positive
This year I was nominated for president. That’s right friends, I’m the big cheese at our local Toastmasters club. I’m honored, however, the role comes with the expectation that I will attend other meetings and training outside the club. I already have plenty of commitments in addition to Toastmasters so the idea of trying to … Continue reading “No” as a positive
Love
We often measure our self-worth by what we have or how well we are doing. Yet when it comes to the people whom we like spending time with the most, it’s not what they have or what they have done that makes that so, it’s who they are… and how they make us feel. “What … Continue reading Love
Helpful knowledge
“… knowledge makes us proud of ourselves, while love makes us helpful to others.” 1 Corinthians 8:1 CEV “… sometimes our humble hearts can help us more than our proud minds...” 1 Corinthians 8:1-3 MSG I've had two experiences this week where people have stated the “facts”, and shared their “knowledge”, yet the last thing … Continue reading Helpful knowledge
Gently
I haven’t been feeling well this past week. Not covid – thankfully. Just feeling… off. As well as dosing up on the usual remedies in my bathroom cupboard, I also make sure I take some... gentle exercise. I exercise every day, whether I want to or not. It’s what I do. When I feel unwell, … Continue reading Gently
Stressed
My friend Tom has tough sales targets to meet. He’s working hard to get there.His boss is on his case daily. How’s it going? Where are you at? Tom is stressed and tired. He wonders what more he can do. We know that short-term stress is ok – it can inspire and motivate us. But … Continue reading Stressed
For…
I love to exercise, yet lately, I’ve been wondering if my mindset around this good habit may not be as healthy as it seems. I exercise to ship my body in shape. A treadmill I’ve been on since I was 16. While laying on a massage table recently, the “good pain” reminded me of the … Continue reading For…
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