How in the world did I become a NUN? It's been ten years. I haven't danced a dance, tapped a toe, or sung a show tune for quite some time. (Unless you count those times in the basement when my kids weren't looking.) I decided to audition for Sister Act. My heart racing, I belted … Continue reading Fun Friday: My life as a nun
Author: Laurie Meek Watkins
Life Lists: Four steps to make a decision
Boy, do I want to avoid procrastinating! This knocks me off my path! I’m so afraid sometimes, I put off making decisions. It’s time to bring on the Ps (Procrastination Pointers)! Four steps to make a decision (Procrastination Pointers) ___1. Pause - Be still and know that I am God. - Psalm 46:10 ___2. Pray … Continue reading Life Lists: Four steps to make a decision
Type A Travels: Swamp People
Swamp People (or camping Florida) -Did I mention Type A Travel is far from glamorous? Brad and I pull our pickup into the dirt opening. Immediately, Brad starts scraping his boot across the mud and sand, clearing a tent area. He drops to his knees (lifting a cloud of sand and broken shell) and spreads … Continue reading Type A Travels: Swamp People
Life Lists: Five things YOU need to know!
Grab your Bible and look these up! Here are five things YOU need to know about yourself. Contact me and I’ll send you a copy of this list! 1.___You matter to God (Psalm 139) 2.___You are enough. (1Peter2:9) 3.___You are never alone (Matthew 28:20) 4.___You are able. (Philippians 4:13) 5.___You are loved (Jeremiah 31:3)
Happy Tuesday to the Tuckered Out!
I’m gonna write my article... but maybe I’ll just take one little minute to lie down. -What’s on Hallmark channel anyway? Let’s take a look at this magazine. Oh, look at that photo of.... wgrzmzzzzz. Ten minutes later I wake up with a magazine on my face. Oops! “Go to the ant, you sluggard; … Continue reading Happy Tuesday to the Tuckered Out!
Happy Monday to the Tired!
Happy Monday! - A big shout out to the terrific, but tired...the wonderful, but weary! My Monday Moods Post is a tribute to YOU! This post’s for YOU if you’ve... ___tackled so many projects over the weekend, you’re tired today ___stayed up all night with a cranky baby, only to be greeted at dawn by … Continue reading Happy Monday to the Tired!
Life Lists: Six things your children need
My kids are grown and probably coping with the myriad of mistakes this cracked pot made as their mom, but, in spite of this, I’d like to share a Kid’s Life List. This list is evidence: those who cannot do, teach (or write blogs). Six things your children need: 1.___Faith - Be sure to live it … Continue reading Life Lists: Six things your children need
Type A Travels: White Sands National Monument
Tent Trip to the Moon...and Back Brad was ecstatic. He talked fast. “...and we get to hike into the white sands desert and we can’t leave after sunset and if we find an explosive device we can’t touch it!” Brad’s eyes glowed with excitement. What in the world was he talking about? I got an uneasy … Continue reading Type A Travels: White Sands National Monument
Life Lists: Five things your husband needs to know
Check out my Cracked Pot’s Cheer: a message to buoy you up and encourage you. After you fill up with God’s love, be sure to be your hubby’s cheerleader. Get out your Pom-poms: Ready-Set-Cheer! Five things your husband needs to know: 1.____Every thing he is doing right 2.____He has what it takes and … Continue reading Life Lists: Five things your husband needs to know
Monday Moods: Tackling a Bad Attitude
I’ll admit it. It doesn’t just take Monday to put me in a mood, but, I figure Monday is a good day to check my attitude at the door and start off right. Join me every Monday as I try to figure out how to fix my mood. After all, it just might be keeping … Continue reading Monday Moods: Tackling a Bad Attitude










