A new approach. I hope you like it.
Sometimes, new is good. I hope you’ll overlook the fact that I am reposting. I wanted to see what this looked like. Maybe I’ll post something like this every end-of-month, so in case you didn’t read a post, they are all in one place.
So, what do you think?
Besides, trying something new is good, right? And considering it’s the end of the month, it works out well.
Plus, I like being able to see my posts this way as well. It’s been two months of reflection and sorting things out. Mental health, identifying the truly important, and relationships. Some pretty heady subjects. But what else is there to do in these two dark, cold months?
Now, I contend with this Afib diagnosis. I’m having a hard time adjusting to the medications. But I try to see things in perspective. It’s not terminal. It’s treatable. Perspective certainly helps. Besides, I’m an overcomer in Christ.
If faith doesn’t work during times of illness, when will it?
I hope you have a great weekend and blessings to each of you.
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Cutest pumpkins for a dollar.
I love making pumpkins from the DT styrofoam forms. You know which ones. Dollar tree has them again this year. Won’t bother with a tutorial because they are all over Pinterest. But here’s quick one just in case you don’t use Pinterest. Take an 18” piece of fabric (round is probably easier than square but Read more
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A hard but important truth about prayer.
From E.M.Boounds: “Prayer which does not result in right thinking and right living, is a farce. We miss the whole point of prayer if it fails to purge character and change conduct. The character of the inner life is a condition of effectual praying. As is the life, so will the praying be. An inconsistent Read more
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How a crisis can quickly trigger depression
A crisis can quickly trigger depression. I wrote this back in 2012. However, I am reposting it today because I have finished my devotional book. It’s a devotional for Christians who find themselves struggling with depression. Crisis and depression often have a tangled relationship. A crisis brings up some issues I address in the book Read more
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What does a true clinical depression really look like
What does a clinical depression really look like? I think it might be hard for anyone reading my blog, to believe my depression was as bad as it was. It seems that way to me at times, too. which is why I’m so glad I journaled during some of my worst “blue-filled” periods. Sometimes I go back Read more
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The cheapest, easiest way to manage mood disorders
Do you know what is the cheapest and easiest way to manage mood disorders is exercise? Exercise is so important for mental health. When you think about it, it’s a medicine that doesn’t cost anything. Joining a health club or gym isn’t necessary although I have done both. I don’t belong to a gym anymore Read more
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What are “breath” prayers and how to use them.
“BREATH” PRAYERS What are “breath” prayers and how to use them. A “breath” prayer is a prayer that can be said in one breath. The ancient monks often prayed, “Lord, have mercy” as their “breath” prayers. Christians often repeat the name, “Jesus” as their breath prayer. I have a number of phrases I use. A Read more
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