Overflowing with Gratitude

The post emphasizes the importance of constant gratitude, joy, and prayer as essential aspects of Christian life, based on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. It encourages believers to maintain a cheerful demeanor in all circumstances, practice silent reflection, and replace negative self-talk with positive affirmations. Ultimately, praising God fulfills His will for believers.

Loving the Rodeo Queen: Available for Pre-order!

Who knew after lots of assistance and advice I’d have successfully submitted my first novel to Amazon for sale? Not this woman. When I started this journey over ten years ago, I was set on a traditional publishing route. I set out to gain an agent and submit to traditional publishing houses. In the past…

Digging Holes and Pulling Weeds

We’ve been digging at my house. A lot! And no, I’m not in a remake of the movie, Holes. Though that’s a good one if you haven’t seen it. Digging certainly builds character and perseverance and muscle tone – or sore backs – depending on your age, I guess. We’re repairing a water line to…

Living an Other-focused Life

What does that mean “other-focused” and why should I live that way? Let me illustrate the answer with a story. After Hurricane Katrina turned New Orleans and the surrounding areas into a wading pool for such unwelcome monsters as homelessness, widespread destruction of property, loss of life, jobs, pets and dignity, my home church organized…