Becky looked discouraged.
As she sank into the chair in my office, she said, “I don’t know what to do. I’m trying so hard to lose weight, but I’m not getting anywhere.
I can’t figure out what’s wrong. Based on how hard I’m trying I should be losing a lot more than I am.” [Read more…]
For my mother’s 80th birthday, my family members tried to think of a practical gift that she would love but that wouldn’t take up much space in her tiny apartment.
Based on an idea from a magazine, we found a small wooden box with a hinged lid and wrote “Memory Box” on the top. [Read more…]
I caught him just in time!
My husband was getting ready to step on the scale this morning when I stopped him and said, “Don’t even think about it!”
Why? Because over the past two days, we spent almost five hours in the car, had many foods we don’t normally eat, and skipped exercise because of our schedule. [Read more…]
To raise your hope level, you may need to strengthen your inner core.
Here are three ways to work on this and build a stronger sense of hope.
1. Recharge your batteries.
Take a quick look at your current life issues. Then make a list of what drains you and what fuels you. [Read more…]
I heard a great sermon last Sunday that challenged us to look at the difference between hopes, dreams and promises compared to life reality.
The pastor reminded us that reality can cause a lot of discouragement and frustration, but keeping hopes and dreams alive gives us the peace and joy we seek. [Read more…]