"I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances." --Philippians 4:11 Walking for a "Type A" woman could be considered a misnomer. When I take a "walk," I usually walk/race with a mission in mind, be it exercise or hammering out some angry energy. … Continue reading The Type A Lady Takes a Walk (and discovers a secret!)
Category: Type A Wisdom
Putting on My Armor and Running to My War Room
Hey - if you can believe it, the Type A Lady actually sat still for a couple of hours to watch the latest Kendrick Bros Film: War Room. The movie is charming and thought-provoking and, of course, convicting. You should check it out for yourself. The film inspired me to get back into my own … Continue reading Putting on My Armor and Running to My War Room
What’s the Biggest Problem Facing Your High School Students Today?
What's the biggest problem facing your high school students today? I was working with the Faith Family Resource Center to create a series of parental programs to help children succeed in high school. Being a good little journalist, I decided to do a little investigative reporting to find out from school staff members exactly what … Continue reading What’s the Biggest Problem Facing Your High School Students Today?
D is for “Delete” (Divorce)
"I hate divorce," says the LORD God of Israel, "and I hate a man's covering himself with violence as well as with his garment," says the LORD Almighty. So guard yourself in your spirit, and do not break faith." - Malachi 2:16 My last post, I talked a lot about a litany of "D" words we can attribute to … Continue reading D is for “Delete” (Divorce)
Want to Help Your Child Do Well in School?
Want to help your child do well in school? Love your husband or your wife. Statistics show children in homes whose parents have happy marriages do better in school. The Type A Lady reminds you love is a choice. Feelings follow actions. If you choose to love over and over....feelings will follow. C'mon...Choose to love!
Unplug!
Here's the second in my "Type A" series on parenting and going back to school! Type A's tend to be "wired." Today I suggest we all UNPLUG! Turn off the TV (and Electronics! Parents! It’s time to unplug! Our electronic-obsessed world is creating people who cannot communicate beyond a button push. Statistics show children and … Continue reading Unplug!
A Parking Lot Walk…and a Lesson in Marriage
Type A folks tend to have a lot of pent-up energy. I really can't sit still for very long. As the song goes, "These boots are made for walking." Walking can be a good time to talk to God. I may start out in my mad dash, but, if I'm talking to God, pretty soon, … Continue reading A Parking Lot Walk…and a Lesson in Marriage
Type A Coping List
It's been a nail-biting time. It's been a sleepless time. It's been an "Oh God, please....Oh God, please..." time. I've been writing about relationships and life, giving you lists and lessons on marriage and family. My husband was diagnosed with cancer two weeks before my father died of it. I will not lie—the last nine … Continue reading Type A Coping List
Don’t Take the Bait
No one willingly walks into a trap. This Type A Lady finds herself doing it over and over again, however. The bait is just so ...tempting. I step in without thinking. Here's a little lesson on avoiding traps scattered about our life trails. Trust me. I've had to learn the hard way. I've got lots … Continue reading Don’t Take the Bait
Type A Tidbits
We can't legislate fulfillment any more than we can force it. Fulfillment comes only when we look into the loving eyes of our creator and listen to His voice saying gently: "You are mine." "I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness." - Jeremiah 31:3
Confessions of a Type A Woman 