A true friend is something to be cherished. To me, it is a friend who doesn’t require anything of you. A person who loves you for who you are not who they want you to become. Someone who is there for the celebrations and is happy for you, and is there for the disappointments and is willing to listen. My children have asked me, “Who’s your best friend?” The term best friend is hard for me to define. But I certainly know my true friends. It is my hope that my true friends know that friendship is reciprocal…
The message I heard loud and clear this week is to be the light. Shine a light on those around you, share hope, and radiate love. I have shared Dr. Issam Nemeh’s words of wisdom in several blogs. This past week I listened to a message where he encouraged us to shine and bring hope to others, particularly during this difficult time. At a time when anger, hate, fear, and depression are on the rise, it is a priority to continue to love others. Dr. Nemeh highlighted three areas of concentration; surrender everything to Jesus, have true faith, and…
I am not always prepared for change, but dealing with change is a lot easier with the right perspective. Normally our house is full of people over the holidays, but life has taken the girls and me down a different path over the last few years. In the past, this weekend would be the kick-off for summertime guests, a house full of people, and lots of hustle and bustle. It was the middle of the afternoon on Memorial Day and I found myself floating in our pool… alone. Interestingly enough, the change was not troublesome, it was peaceful. As…
I listen carefully to all advice that I am given and make a decision on how that advice relates to me and my beliefs. Equally as important as the advice I follow is the advice that I tuck away as something not to pursue. I try my best to avoid giving unwanted advice to others. However, my continual advice to myself is to keep my heart open to abundant love. As I walk through each day I make a decision to love. I choose to see the good. I can always find something to dislike, but I don’t allow…