A quick and handy guide to get your lists and life under the control of a life-settling Savior!
Beautiful things can grow in hard places. I’ve planted Cornflowers (some call them “Bachelor Buttons”) in all my gardens. I plant the seeds in designated flowerbeds. No matter where I plant the seeds, however, the cornflowers refuse to grow in my gardens. The little blue buds of cornflowers always turn up in the hard places, … Continue reading Beautiful Things Can Grow in Hard Places
I couldn’t take notes fast enough. Craig Hill’s dynamic presentation, “Supernatural Relationships” was burning up my CD player. Wowsers! —Was I ever convicted! I figure if I can relate, so can you. My hubby and I don’t always communicate well. Same with my kids. We need help. Here’s what I’ve learned from “Supernatural Relationships” (In … Continue reading Talking without Turning Off
Are you a worrier? The Type A Lady is a worrier. I tend to take on other people’s problems. Worry is my watchword. Heartache is my hangup. Now, as a Christian, God calls me to care. But, when I’m conquered by concern, petrified by problems and distracted by distress. I’m not useful to God. I’m … Continue reading Five Tips to Cope with Worry
Today is Valentine’s Day, a good time to talk about love. I want to encourage you to get involved with this love stuff. Even if you don’t have a husband, wife, boyfriend or girlfriend, I guarantee there are lots of people around you who could use a little expression of love. You don’t have to … Continue reading Love Notes
I’m going to get serious about my sloppy love life today. I’m talking about loving when life gets tough. Here’s my Serious Sloppy Love List. What is love? —Love is digging deep when you’ve been hit hard. I usually walk fast. My husband meanders. I hit the hospital pavement at a clip and was through … Continue reading My Serious Sloppy Love List
Give me a break. Yech! The pressure is on. Valentine’s Day is coming. The reason I know is I listened to “Love Boat - The Valentine Special”. This cutie love drove me crazy. -Good thing I had dishes to wash. I wiped the counter watching a Hallmark “Month of Love” movie. Burning questions overtook me … Continue reading My Sloppy Love Life
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
Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.~Proverbs 19:21 Wow! It's already January 25 and I have not written you in a long, long time. Geesh ! I am so sorry! This Type A Lady has lost control! Yikes! I better catch up in my communication. … Continue reading Checking In: 2015
Thank you, God, for answering my prayers! We received a positive report for my hubby! Only three more treatments to go before we get three months without (hopefully) a hospital visit. I am tired tonight - but at peace. Whatever the report, it is so good to know Jesus walks with us. He understands pain, … Continue reading Praise God!
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
