When I went through menopause (Yes, I am that old.), I went through temporary insanity. There, I have confessed it. First of all, I was so young, I could not figure out what was happening to me. Paranoia held me captive. For some reason, I thought everyone was out to get me. I became incredibly … Continue reading How Much Are You Loved?
Category: Type A Wisdom
Who Ya Gonna Turn To?
My husband had locked the inside garage door again. For some reason, he fears an imminent break-in by our Honda Accord. I pulled the car in and frantically closed the automatic garage door to keep dog, cats and a-sundry kittens from rushing into the garage. Safe in the darkness of a sheltered garage, I grabbed … Continue reading Who Ya Gonna Turn To?
Bible Study Breakout! Let’s start with a disclaimer…
Welcome to our first day of exploring how cracked pots can fill up with a loving God! First of all, let's pray: "God - You know us. You know what we need. As we read and study your Word, speak to our hearts. Give us direction and hope." Now that we’ve prayed -- I offer my … Continue reading Bible Study Breakout! Let’s start with a disclaimer…
Snow Day Meltdown
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. ~John 14:27 There may be snow on the ground, but I had a meltdown Saturday. Type A girls are prone to meltdowns. Truth … Continue reading Snow Day Meltdown
Summer Fun With Kids
OK, Type A girls and boys....We're heading into summer. School’s almost out and I know you're getting antsy about your kids running around without a list of "To Dos" to keep them busy! Don't panic! First of all, take it from an OLD mother -- You’ll miss this time with your little ones once your … Continue reading Summer Fun With Kids
Worry Corner…A Lesson in Letting Go
Type A women tend to be worriers. Our minds race with every possibility. We dwell on negative. We want to list our strategy to combat all those foes that tend to disrupt our perfect path. After all, we are list makers! We are movers and pushers! We want to do SOMETHING, even when that "something" … Continue reading Worry Corner…A Lesson in Letting Go
Letting Go of Anger
"Be angry and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not give the devil and opportunity." ~Ephesians 4:26-27 I blew it big time yesterday. Yikes! It was even Sunday, the day of rest! I should have reminded my temper to take a break, too. We Type … Continue reading Letting Go of Anger
Check Your Baggage At the Door
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." ~Matthew 11:28-30 How much … Continue reading Check Your Baggage At the Door
Contentment In All Circumstances – Finding Your JOY!
We all experience moments in our lives when we feel discontented, maybe even trapped. Type A women are especially susceptible to this. We like to be in control and, when something happens that gets our schedule off kilter, well, our discontentment shifts into high gear. Here's a little lesson about deserts, scouring pads and chameleons … Continue reading Contentment In All Circumstances – Finding Your JOY!
Cut Vines
I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." ~ John 5:15 “We need to take care of that,” my husband said, gazing at me with expectation. He knows I’m a Type A woman. … Continue reading Cut Vines
Confessions of a Type A Woman 