Expectations are powerful. If you expect more of yourself, you can try harder, work harder and do better. Expectations can build you up. Expectations can also tear you down. When you expect others to behave or act in a certain way, and they do not, you can get angry or frustrated. I think it is… Continue reading Turn Sorrow Into Joy at Christmas
Rejoice In The Reason For Christmas
Next Wednesday is Christmas! Our house is decorated. We are listening to Christmas music. We are watching Christmas movies. I have to wrap presents. Yesterday, the store was almost sold out of Christmas decorations. So many people embrace the traditions of Christmas. How many people embrace the meaning of Christmas? There are protests against nativity… Continue reading Rejoice In The Reason For Christmas
8 Days Until Christmas
Good morning. There are only 8 days left until Christmas! We have a Santa Claus holding a chalkboard, and my 7 year old daughter changes the countdown everyday. Most days, I don't even see her do it. She is like a stealth elf. We have 8 days until Christmas! Today, is the first day that… Continue reading 8 Days Until Christmas
Look For God’s Goodness
A few minutes before my alarm went off, I woke up to a phone call saying schools are closed today due to icy rain and slippery road conditions. It was a perfect day to snuggle up on the couch and watch the Grinch Who Stole Christmas movie. I am a fan of the original, however… Continue reading Look For God’s Goodness
Keep Believing and Have Faith
This morning, I went to Trader Joe's in Ashburn, VA. I saw a box of ornament cookies with icing and sprinkles to decorate them. We used to make cut-out cookies with my mom every year. This year, she just finished 6 weeks of radiation and chemo pills for Stage 4 Glioblastoma, and she is at… Continue reading Keep Believing and Have Faith
Have a Merry Heart Preparing for Christmas
It has been raining here for the past two days. Today is a bit warmer, so I ventured out to run errands. Let me just start by giving you an update. I will keep it short, so I am not complaining too much. My family has been sick for the past month. We were polite… Continue reading Have a Merry Heart Preparing for Christmas
Trying to Live By God’s Standard
Yesterday, at church, our pastor read through the book of Amos. He reminded us that we have to follow God's standard, not society's standard. God's standard is clearly written in the bible. Our pastor read a part of the constitution that says our country was founded on God's principles. Just like in the Old Testament's… Continue reading Trying to Live By God’s Standard
Thanking God That My Plans Did Not Work
When I look at my life, I still try to find my own solutions. I am getting better about letting God handle situations in my life. I sometimes still find myself thinking that something looks good enough. God has something better, that I have not even imagined. Five years ago, we were going to sell… Continue reading Thanking God That My Plans Did Not Work
Exchange Weariness For Joy
Good morning! Yesterday was a gloomy morning, and my mood matched it. I was reading through Hebrews today, and this scripture verse resonated to my heart. When we feel weary and discouraged, think about Jesus. He came as a light to this world, to forgive our sins. Jesus endured hostility from the sinners, he was… Continue reading Exchange Weariness For Joy
Replace Your Weariness With Peace
This morning, I woke up feeling overwhelmed. Do you ever feel that way? I felt like most of the world was against me, and that feels like too much. I prayed that God would take away my burdens and give me rest for my soul. We are always supposed to be happy and cheery, but… Continue reading Replace Your Weariness With Peace
Embrace This Beautiful Life 