Cold, windy, grey day. “But it’s late Spring. It’s supposed to be warmer in late Spring,” complain my cold ears, hands and knees as I kneel in the damp earth planting squash starts. Things aren’t always what they should be. I’m thinking the weather reflects the heart-wrenching message I got this morning from…
Category: Inspiration
A Broken Drawer and a Cross Country Move
“I know the plans that I have for you, declares the LORD. They are plans for peace and not disaster, plans to give you a future filled with hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 “This broken drawer makes me soo mad! Grrrrr.” That moment of frustration set in motion a series of events that catapulted me toward one of…
Mother’s Day Poison
Confession: I wrote this last Mother’s Day. Please humor me by re-reading if you’ve already read it last year. The advice bears repeating. If you’re a newer subscriber, please humor me by reading these tidbits and forgive me for forgetting that it’s Mother’s Day this week and I should have written a new helpful blog…
Just for Mom
Mother’s Day is quickly approaching as I write this. But the following suggestions could be helpful for any gift giving occasion. I compiled these for giving to women, but many are appropriate for men, too. (Think Father’s Day or expensive gifts might be a Mother’s/Father’s Day combined gift.) A practical question must be asked first,…
Mother’s Day Is Less Than a Month Away
Mother’s Day is less than a month away. Like all holidays, Mother’s Day can be a happy or a painful time. I hope the following suggestion will help make your Mother’s Day more positive. If your mother is still living, why not make a plan right now to honor her by expressing your love? Perhaps…
Gentle
Please humor me on the timing of this article. I wrote it several years ago before Easter. I know Easter has just passed, but the need for gentleness seems even greater today than it was 2 years ago. So in the spirit of Easter, I ask you to consider this topic. [pdf-embedder url=”https://heartmindsoulandstrength.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Heart.pdf”]