The #1 Key To Reaching Your Goal

The truth is that everyone has 24 hours in a day.  So how is it that some people seem to conquer everything, while others seem to barely finish by the deadline?  There has to be a key to reaching your goal. The feeling I get when I wait until the last minute to get something done is […]

$100 Dream Big Contest Begins! Enter Today!

Enter to win!  The 1st place prize will win a $100 Visa gift card!  Follow the directions below to enter. What are your dreams and/or goals for 2013?  Come up with a dream or goal that you want to accomplish in 2013 and win a $100 Visa gift card by entering the contest! 1) Complete […]

Merry Christmas!

Have a Merry Christmas!  Happy Birthday Jesus! Enjoy this short video of the Christmas story.  I found it last year and absolutely love it!

5 Ingredients To A Productive Family Gathering

During this holiday season you’ll most likely be spending a portion of it with family.  If not family, friends as close as family.  That gathering can look like a tame family gathering, or a wild gathering where people leave injured, hurt, or wounded.  Maybe you’ve been wounded before or maybe you’re the one doing the wounding. Before […]

What If Santa Didn’t Show Up?

Christmas is all about Jesus’ birth.  Yet, Santa seems to be the star of the show.  Santa is delightful.  He’s fat and jolly, sweet and giving.  We take pictures with him throughout December.  He shows up on wrapping paper, holiday cards, ornaments, decorations, in the stores, and more.  He’s everywhere.  So why not carry on […]

December’s Deception: Preventing The Trap Of Overspending

December is the month of gift giving, gift getting, or going in debt.  The choice is yours.  Marketing is up and so is spending.  If you are like everyone else, you find yourself running to the store to purchase a bottle of shampoo and end up in a trap to overspend.   Your eyes are attracted to […]

How To Handle “The Whine”

You are a leader.  Who is following you?  Maybe it’s your children, employees, team, family, group, or staff.  What’s coming out of their mouths? As a leader, I find no greater joy then when those that I lead surpass me.  Watching and hearing about their latest breakthrough, awards, job offers, or achievements brings me such pleasure.  […]

Melt Off Stress: 3 Steps To A Diligent Day

There is nothing more stressful than a list of “to-do’s.”  Years ago I was in the teacher’s lounge when another teacher walked in.  She looked a little (a lot!) stressed out.  She was a kindergarten teacher so that might have had something to do with it.   This teacher said something that has stuck with […]

Free Movie Ticket until 12/18/12

I love going on dates with my husband.  I really love when those dates are FREE!  I love finding good deals.  But I really LOVE when I find things for FREE!  Well, a few days ago the Lord blessed us with not only a great deal, but a great FREE DATE!  I want you to […]

5 Keys To Walking Through Your Impossibles

Realities are a part of life.  Car payments, medical bills, doctor’s reports, and lay off notices.  Things that burden us or cause us heartache.  Things that we have no human control over. There are also the realities of wanting more, bigger, better, or the best for our lives.  The realities of our dreams.  “Wouldn’t it […]