Seven days… I have exactly one week until a new year in my life begins.  There is one week left until I turn 40. Ready or not, here IT comes.  I will mask the apprehension of the day with smiles and the gifts of sand and saltwater. It takes courage to walk into the unknown.  You know what I mean; I know you do.  We have all been there.  It may...

Eight days… Today is one of those days where I’m opening up my laptop to write and have no idea what to say.  I have a small storm brewing around me right now.  It’s not something I really want to discuss, and yet it’s all consuming.  Today is one of those days I need to remind myself that regardless of how hopeless something seems, nothing is...

Nine days… Galatians 6:9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.  (N.K.J.V.) This scripture is my go-to word of encouragement when I’m feeling like things are not shaping up the way I would like.  Several times over the course of this blog I’ve discussed control issues, but every day...

Ten days… I’ve been leading a study on the book of Titus with three other women.  We get together and share about the book.  Last night, we discussed the 2nd chapter of Titus. As I’m embarking on the age of 40, I am realizing more and more that I’m not one of the younger women in the church body anymore.  Though I understand I still have so...

Eleven days… I’m not a perfectionist.  I do not expect everything around me to be perfect.  I do not expect to achieve perfection in what I do.  However, I will not lie to you; I would like to come close.  Okay, I would LOVE to come close! God knows, I put enough pressure on myself with the intention of just trying to come close to perfection,...

Fourteen days… It’s January.  You know what that means… resolutions.  Yep, you hear the word resolution used mostly at this time of year.  Just about everyone makes at least one.  I’m certain that gym owners, fitness equipment companies, and personal trainers alike are counting their cash right about now. I fear it won’t be long before all...