Pithy or Profound?

I try hard to make my blog profound and to captivate my audience… but I usually find that my thoughts are so pithy and common. Lately, I have been drinking in the life and wisdom of others from several books I am reading. And I’ve just been enjoying the...

Wanting what I already have

Part of my problem is lack of contentment. I am always looking for something more, rather than just being thankful for what I have.My Life Coach told me the first time we met: Happiness is wanting what you already have.It’s a cliche. A pat answer. I hate pat...

Change Your Mind (Part 5)

(continued from July 18) I have a confession to make. I’m not perfect. As I wrote yesterday’s piece, I began to think, “Hmm, Darling Husband is gonna say, ‘Honey, I see some changes, but I’m not so sure that you’ve reached the...

Change Your Mind (Part 4)

(continued from July 12 ) The journey that started in Mid May continues. I have been meditating on several Bible passages as I think of the words so clearly spoken to my heart in a Guest House in Phang Nga, Southern Thailand.Change Your Mind. I must stop focusing on...

Change Your Mind (Part3)

(continued from July 11)While I hibernated in the hotel room in Phitsanulok, I read an article by Francis Frangipani called “Unoffendable”. Oh, I was offended alright! I was so offended I was ready to abandon the team and my husband, and take my kids home....

Change Your Mind (Part 2)

(continued from July 10)Two weeks earlier.We were in Phitsanulok, half way through our outreach. I was pretty burned out and feeling overwhelmed by the responsibilities of leading a Team and taking care of my family. But I though I was in an okay place. I had been...