[powerpress]If someone mocks you for your faith or for your "weak" nature, when you actually pray for self-control, peace, and the right response, remember Isaiah 66:5-6.[su_quote]5Hear the word of the Lord, You who are concerned about His word! Your kinsmen who hate you, Who spurn you because of Me, are saying, "Let he Lord manifest His Presence, So that we may look upon your joy." But theirs shall be the shame. 6Hark, ...
The key to becoming a successful conqueror is to always remember you are fabulous, gorgeous and capable of overcoming anything that opposes your will or desire while being mindful of the needs, desires and emotions of others. When you start feeling down or unsure of yourself, think of something you are good at. Even better, think of something you either didn't know you could do or thought you couldn't do but did anyway. ...
[powerpress]Every so often, I pull out an email I got from a friend a few years back. While I may not believe that it will bring me good luck as it claims to, I really believe in the message.[su_quote]To realize the value of a sister/brother:Ask someone who doesn't have one.To realize the value of ten years:Ask a newly divorced couple.To realize the value of four years:Ask a graduate.To realize the value of one year:Ask ...
“Knowing others is perspective, but knowing one’s own self is enlightened; conquering others shows strength, but conquering one’s self shows true power.” ~ Lao Tzu, Tao Te ChingTrue power doesn't come from conquering someone else, it comes from learning to conquer ourselves. Self-control. Self-discipline. Not railroading someone just because we can. Honoring someone's personal boundaries even when they themselves do ...
"We are all inventors, each sailing out on a voyage of discovery, guided each by a private chart, of which there is no duplicate. The world is all gates, all opportunities." ~ Ralph Waldo EmersonEverywhere I turn, it seems someone is telling me I'm doing something wrong. That I need to conform. Homeschooling, extended travel, working from home, laughing "too much" - all things I should supposedly give up."Why can't ...
Yes, I said it. My poop don't stink. Well, at least, I don't think anyone can smell it now. I gave in to the Facebook ads for Poopourri except I didn't want to pay that much just to see if it worked. Lucky for me, I found a bottle of similar stuff at Dollar Tree for a dollar. The ...
Can you believe CJ is going to be 12 years old, 2 weeks (TWO WEEKS!), AFTER Skylar Marie is born? Her estimated due date is March 8th but she's a little bigger so maybe March 5th. Lordy, how did this happen? Wait, don't answer that. I *know* how this happened but Lordy. I mean, ...
Work-from-home, homeschooling mom with a passion for family travel, natural health and wellness, pets, and nature.