By Heidi McLaughlin – There is one line in Bob Dylan’s song, “Forever Young” that puts a smile on my face. “May you build a ladder to the stars and stand on every rung”. This lyric may evoke negative emotions in you, but it gets my heart pounding with excitement.
The chances are good that you’ve either read or heard of the book, “The 5 Love Languages.” It’s a New York Times #1 bestseller, and has remained on marriage bestseller lists for the past 16 years – almost unheard of. Author Dr. Gary Chapman has been pivotal in teaching practical
Ok, Ellen DeGeneres has told one of her writers to go to Costco and make some friends………but only use song lyrics! This is such a cute video and will just take a few minutes…Watch!!! Originally posted on Clayzmama.
Are you able to just say no? During client sessions, I’ve found that one area where women are frequently challenged is in setting firm boundaries. As in: “Here’s what I can do, here’s what I can’t do, and here’s what I won’t do.” Perhaps it’s based on an old habit,
“Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.” Matthew 5:23-24 I had the most bizarre,
By Amy Layne Litzelman – “This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 As I’ve been pondering the new year, one thought keeps coming: One day at a time. I know this isn’t original, but with each day it seems
By Rita Schulte – Have you ever experienced a devastating loss, been hurt beyond words, or been in deep emotional or physical pain, and some well meaning person comes along and gives you a one liner like “All things work together for good” or “It could be worse.” You probably
Learning to Live Beyond the Pain – I had a dear friend share with me today how brokenhearted she is over someone’s lies and divisive schemes. She is struggling with how to practically walk this out as a Christian. Here is my simple response. I would love to hear yours.
In my experience as a Christian speaker, Identity expert and Christian business coach,these are the top choices I believe eliminate favor from God and man. These decisions will keep you stuck in shame and prevent you from getting the clarity you need to grow profitably. I share them here with
By Marcia Hall – Most parents desire to raise children who have solid character and compassion. A child will learn these traits from watching those he sees around him and partaking in activities that focus on cultivating these skills when he’s young. To build character in your child, consider doing these
Heidi McLaughlin – Each year I ask God for two words. That may sound dull and simplistic but for over ten years this ritual and discipline has profoundly impacted my life. Here is how it works: Each January I pray and ask God to give me two words. Those two
By Kathy Caprino – In response to my Forbes, Huffington Post and AARP Work Reimagined posts, I hear one type of comment over and over again, more than any other, and it goes something like this: “I just don’t know what I want. Despite all my efforts, I can’t figure
By Sherri Snelling – Fifty years ago, Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. As we honor Dr. King’s birthday this month with the “MLK Day of Service” family caregivers can perform two acts of
New Year’s Resolutions are promises we make to ourselves about a future vision we wish to achieve, but much more often than not, we lack the strategy, commitment, focus, and accountability to make them a reality. An Anthony Robbins coach once said to me, “I don’t care what my clients
A few nights ago as I was in the kitchen by myself–the last of our guests had just left our home–I was hand-washing the dishes that didn’t fit into the dishwasher and a wave of sadness came over me. Christmas was over. When you think about all the anticipation and
Completely You: Lifestyle By Karen Cicero for Completely You – Surprise: More new year’s resolutions than you’d think still go strong after six months — in fact, at least 40 percent of them do, according to John C. Norcross, Ph.D., a professor of psychology at the University of Scranton and
“I will praise the Lord who counsels me.” ~ Psalms 16:7 ~ “We’re not necessarily doubting that God will do the best for us, we are wondering how painful the best will turn out to be.” ~ C. S. Lewis ~ “Nothing is small or great in God’s sight; whatever
By Cathy Messecar – Worry over everyday things may be the most common of all our troublesome thoughts. Without exploring all the scriptures about the prominent New Testament sisters Mary and Martha, let’s think about the scene in Martha’s home (Luke 10:38-42). At a women’s day event, Betty McDaniel said
By Heidi McLaughlin – Every time I open my mouth I plant a seed. There are days I wish this was not true, but there is no escape from this law. We can call it sowing and reaping, or “what goes around comes around”, karma or coming full circle. It
Words for this new year from the Lord… 2012 was a time of foundations being laid. The number 12 represents many things. It was also a time of revealing what was in our foundation that may need to be re-aligned. Governmental authority in families, businesses, ministries and agencies were dealt
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