“Entitlement…. is a lie that exists for only one purpose – to steal our happiness, our respect, our appreciation, and our joy.” “As entitlement evolves in our culture, it threatens to extinguish genuine happiness and success, but we can do something to stop it.” “We have loosened our morals but restricted our kindness.” “So many [...]
I’m guest posting today at my sweet friend, Marci’s place – Overcoming Busy. Here’s a peek into the thoughts I’m sharing over there as a part of her What Matters Most series: ………………… I’ve had so many thoughts lately about the needs of others all over the world… Those with no shoes for [...]
I am SO glad our family is involved with this… and this… and this… and this… We are SO thankful for clean water at our own house that our family has committed to match our water bill as a donation for others to have clean water. And now, after a year of intentional [...]
Have you ever done that thing where you’re in a group of people that you know pretty well and you all write encouraging notes about each other and stick them on each others back? I don’t know what’s more enjoyable… reading the sweet things people say about you (when you were afraid no one would [...]
Oh my! Let me tell you that we have done something here that has changed our lives, and we LOVE it! Last week I read about a movement to go down to 6 clothing items or less for a month to experience what MANY people around the world live like. This got me thinking. Then [...]
The doorbell rang and I left the laundry room that was piled high with clothes to be folded and clothes to be washed to answer the door. Hurrying there with my oldest one trailing alongside, wondering who it might be and what I might need to do, I reached to turn the knob. Imagine my [...]