Has the holiday frenzy started in your home? Are you scrambling to get it done—as if it all depends on you? Would you believe I will suggest you stop and look at how well you love yourself in the midst of chaos? Any chaos, not just the holiday craze. Wait a minute, are you asking,…
What if I told you I had a specific skill in my tool belt that could enhance your relationships with others? Would you be willing to shift your old behavior to a new relating tactic? Join me in learning what it takes to be a better friend.
Do you find it hard each year to know what to say when Veteran’s Day rolls around? My eyes well up with tears, and my heart overflows with gratitude for our freedom, yet I begin to fumble with my words. A mere “Thank you for your service” seems so inadequate.” After all, the cost was…
What does life look like after war for our soldiers? Today we have a guest, Liz Pekler, shedding light on what a soldier’s journey back home might entail. She points out in her article their suffering doesn’t always end when their deployment is finished. This post includes some significant lifestyle changes to help treat PTSD…
Do you treat each day as a gift or take it for granted? I do a little of both. Sometimes I rush to start my day and forget how blessed I am. Other times I recognize and cherish the gift of a new day. When I have a challenging day, I can hardly wait to…
My head was spinning as I attempted time and time again to get it right. My nerves kept getting in the way as I practiced my speech and fumbled with my words. I pleaded with God, “Please not me. Surely, God, you must have someone else in mind, someone who is strong and courageous.”
Are you a good encourager when someone you know is in need of a little encouragement? If you are anything like me, our intentions are stellar, however – sometimes our delivery isn’t the best. We all can benefit from learning how to be the best encourager.
Find out what sparked interest on the Blog at “Embracing the Unexpected” for the third quarter of 2018. Below you will discover the top viewed posts, articles with the most shares, places where we had the most comments, as well as our top viewed guest post.
Do you find it difficult to ask for help? Have you ever tried to figure out why? The answer might sting a little; I know it did for me. Today our guest on Embracing the Unexpected is Jennifer Dukes Lee sharing a post that was adapted from her brand new book, It’s All Under Control….
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