Have you ever experienced an overwhelming sense of peace? It may have been during a walk in nature, watching a sunset, looking at the stars, or on a vacation. What do these moments have in common? Time. We took time to slow down and tune out all of the noise around us. How long did... Continue Reading →
Think About These Things…
Why is it so hard to hang onto the good? Maybe it's just human nature to focus on the negative, or maybe it's a reflection of our own self-doubt. One insult often leaves a lasting impact, while compliments and words of encouragement are quickly forgotten. I am personally quick to dismiss compliments because I don't... Continue Reading →
The Things We Love: Perfection vs. Peace
Who doesn't love perfection? I think we all dream of having the perfect job, the perfect spouse, the perfect home, perfect children, or a perfect life. Our pursuit of perfection motivates us to better ourselves. Which sounds like a good thing, but perfection has a dark side. As a recovering perfectionist, it's not all it... Continue Reading →
The Things We Love: Knowledge vs. Wisdom
This particular topic has always been difficult for me. Being a person who thrives on knowledge, I love to dig into and analyze any topic that interests me. But this thirst for knowledge has its setbacks. For one, it can lead to an obsession with having the answers. I believe that the answers are there... Continue Reading →
Words of Wisdom- Day 8
Speak Life Today words of Wisdom contains several verses in Proverbs that all addresses the same subject: our words. These verses compare the words of the wise with the words of fools. They also show the harm our words can cause if we don't control them. The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and... Continue Reading →