“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…
Category: Inspiration
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”]
It’s Friday, but Sunday is Coming!
It’s Friday, but Sunday’s comin’! Just when things look the darkest, Jesus shows up. His sweet presence lights up the darkness. It may be that he changes the circumstances or he may do the harder thing – changes our attitudes about the circumstances. Isn’t it amazing that one event that occurred two thousand years ago…