As I walk through my day, one of the things I cherish most is the mindset of joy in loving the things around me; no pretending, only truthful love. From the moment I wake up, I am grateful for the day ahead of me.  Giving thanks for the ability to move through the day in peace and from a perspective of love. Allowing myself moments to soak in all of God’s beauty.  Admiring nature as I walk the dog.  Taking in the trees, flowers, sky, and all the living creatures that are a gift to us, created by God…

So often, I feel like I am ready for the challenge ahead.  Then I blink and realize yet another lesson was orchestrated.  Letting me know that I may think I’m ready, but there are still a few things I need to learn. I’ve come to realize that I learn lessons every day.  I uncover solutions I may not have thought of, a pathway I never saw before, or maybe a variation of something I already am doing.  When I focus on Jesus, I find new opportunities in most things I do.  When my words and actions are delivered…

Each day, I choose to follow the same process with the intent to better serve Jesus.  Some days I am more successful than others.  But I continue to strive to improve from one day to the next.  I believe the necessary ingredient for my daily problem-solving is Jesus.  I have a process to follow that gives me the confidence to move through problems, knowing I am seeking counsel from the ultimate creator, attacking all tasks from a perspective of love while engaging in silent prayer and listening for direction. Love A necessary ingredient from the start of any interaction…

Two things come to my mind when I think about the difficult things I have experienced in my lifetime.  One was the most difficult thing I had to do in my life.  The other is something that happens throughout my life, on different occasions and in different aspects of my daily life.  It can be avoided, but it often catches me off guard.  That’s the one I want to write about today.  It doesn’t matter what age you are, your social status, or your employment; it can happen to any of us. It’s a time when we…