We all have those moments in our lives when we feel like we are drowning. Those “going under” times that stay forever embedded in our memories. Thankfully, we usually gain more from these experiences than we ever thought possible. Breakthroughs. Determination. Salvation… My greatest breakthrough moment took place over 14 years ago when I took […]
Finding My Father
I sat crying while he packed his belongings into brown cardboard boxes. He didn’t say a word. I whispered, “Don’t ever forget me.” It was the only time I ever saw my dad cry. Tears streamed down his face as he tried to convince me my fears were unwarranted. They weren’t. He quickly forgot all […]
Inner Beauty Mirror
My daughter has recently moved home and I wanted to make her something special for her room. On her mission trip to Swaziland, Africa last summer, she came across a beautiful Bible verse about the importance of inner beauty in God’s sight. I thought this would be perfect for a mirror to remind her what’s […]
CHRISTmas Subway Art
I love the fun look of subway art. I have been wanting to make a holiday themed printable for all of you. Here is subway art ready to be framed that puts Christ in Christmas! I hope you enjoy it. Mine is already framed on my mantle. Unfortunately, it is right next to my Halloween […]
Finding Support
I have tried to live a healthy lifestyle so many times in the past. Each failed attempt has brought me further into discouragement. It seems like I start out with amazing, unbridled determination only to fall to a humiliating low a few short days later. I truly believe the difference this time is the level […]
Higher Power
As with most 12-step groups, Food Addicts Anonymous uses the concept of a higher power to surrender your addiction to. This is a term I have struggled with throughout my years in various recovery meetings. A Higher Power can be anything at all that the member believes is adequate. Reported examples include their twelve-step group, […]
