Book Review: Colliding with Destiny
I had not heard of Sarah Jakes when I received her book Colliding with Destiny, and had no idea what to expect. If her surname sounds familiar, it is because she is the daughter of…
Wellness Tuesday: Calorie Counts for Eating Out Vs. Dining In
None of us at home enjoy cooking! We do so because it is a necessity. However, we also eat out way too often. The other day we were both longing for breakfast but not in…
Topic Monday: Domestic Violence Series–10 Ways Domestic Violence Affects the Workplace
Often a person believes that no one knows they are a victim of domestic abuse. I felt that way. I believed that it was our secret and didn’t move outside of the home. I was…
Hymn Story: Love Lifted Me
Love Lifted Me was a joint effort of James Rowe and Howard E. Smith. The two friends wrote the hymn together. James Rowe was born in Horrabridge, Devonshire, England in 1865. He was the son…
Movie Review: When the Game Stands Tall
I just saw When the Game Stands Tall in the theaters and greatly enjoyed the movie. When the Game Stands Tall tells the true story of Coach Bob Ladouceur and the 151 winning streak…
Wellness Tuesday–5 Ways to Deal with Setbacks
Last week I talked about changing deeply ingrained thoughts and I mentioned the continuous setbacks I face. I’ve discovered if I struggle with something, I’m going to have setbacks. Here are a few ways I’ve…
Topic Monday: Domestic Violence Series—When Women Abuse
Often we think of abusers are the men in the relationship. While men are the dominate abuser, there are cases of men that are abused. I’ve discussed my own abusive relationship, but what I’ve not…
Behind the Hymn Sunday: Send the Light
Send the Light was written by Charles H. Gabriel. Charles Hutchinson Gabriel was born August 18, 1856 in Wilton Iowa and raised on a farm. As a boy, Gabriel taught himself to play a small…
Wellness Tuesday–5 Ways to Change Deeply Ingrained Beliefs
Last week, I shared how deeply ingrained beliefs have often thwarted my weight loss journey. This week I want to discuss some ways to that have helped me begin to change my thinking process. I’ll…
Topic Monday: Domestic Violence Series—Elder Abuse
Recently there was a story in the news about a woman that died from the abuse she suffered under her son’s care. Reports stated that she was imbedded into the couch and had maggots eating…
Behind the Song Sunday: All Things Bright and Beautiful
This beautiful song was written by Mrs. Cecil Frances Alexander for the children in her Sunday School class. The author was born Cecil Frances Humphreys in 1818 Dublin, Ireland. She was the daughter of…
Wellness Tuesday—When Your Beliefs Are Deeply Ingrained
Recently I had a discussion with a friend about my weight loss situation. She has also struggled with her weight over the years. One topic that came up in our discussion was how deeply our…
Topic Monday: Domestic Violence Series—Pet Abuse
The ASPCA reports that “one of the four most significant indicators of who is at greatest risk of becoming a domestic batterer. “ Children that have been abused, often begin to abuse by taking…
Hymn Story: O How I Love Jesus
The verse to O How I Love Jesus was written by Frederick Whitfield. Frederick Whitfield was born in Threapwood, Shropshire, England on Jan. 7, 1829. After attending Trinity College in Dublin, he became an Anglican…
Wellness Tuesday–Eating Too Fast is Not Conducive to Weight Loss
Anytime I eat with Mama, I usually hear that I’m eating too fast. For years, I ate while on the go as I rushed from college to work to church duties. However, as I’ve grown…
Blog Tour
I’d like to thank J. Hannah Lloyd for inviting me to join her blog hop. Her new books Tied to Terror and Escape from Abuse share her victory over domestic violence. …
Domestic Violence Series—Child Abuse
We’ve been primarily talking about domestic violence, but this month I want to shine a light on three other types of abuse and the fourth week, we’re going to look at a different slant on…
Behind the Song Sunday: Just As I Am
Charlotte Elliott spent the majority of her life as an invalid. During this time she said the only thing she could do was “worship God.” Ms. Eliott began her life with a lot of promise…
The Weight Loss Struggle
I’ve been sharing my story and struggles with losing weight over the last few months. Today, I want to hear from you! What are some of your struggles with losing weight? What are some things…
Barriers to Leaving An Abusive Relationship
We’ve discussed why women stay, but what are some of the barriers the abuser may put in place to prevent the victim from leaving? I can tell you that the average woman leaves seven times…