28: When it Gets Hard to Fit the Pieces Together
Sometimes we struggle to make something work and need to question if we really should. Its like trying to lock two puzzle pieces that aren’t meant to connect. When life gets hard we need to look at the situation and see if we should try a different…
Is Gratitude Really Enough?
By definition, gratitude is the quality or feeling of being thankful or grateful. It is our readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. If you Google the word, you will find about 160 million results. It is really “a thing” these days. You can find journals, books, devotionals, plaques to hang on your […]
27: Is Gratitude Really Enough?
Give Thanks for Everything
The (unconventional) Cure for Holiday Stress
Every year it seems Christmas comes a little earlier. Have you ever noticed that? Its called Christmas Creep and it’s a real thing. Way before Halloween even, the isles of our favorite stores fill up with all the essentials we need to create the perfect Christmas. Depending on the store you are in, you can […]
26: The Cure for Holiday Stress
We all overdo for the holidays at some point or another. What if we could head off some or even all the undue stress and simply relax and enjoy a meaningful holiday season? What if you could design your Christmas the way you have only dreamed of in…
25: Navigating the Path Through Grief
Interview with Grief Coach Anica Marcum
Weathering the Storms of Life
We all weather storms in life, don’t we? I had a recent health scare that could have been considerably more stormy than it really was. But there was a time of uncertainty that was a bit unsettling. I feel blessed that I felt God’s presence during that time and was very much at peace with whatever came […]
24: Weathering the Storms of Life
There are all types of storms. They range from gentle rains with seemingly no lasting effect on us to devastating hurricanes that can change our lives forever. In a similar way, the storms that hit our lives can also have a range of effects on us. In…
Cherishing the Gift of Faith
The children were gathered around Pastor on the steps leading to the alter. He was asking them what they cherished. As I sat there I was thinking, I wonder if they even know what that means. I mean, does anyone use that word anymore? I’ve probably thought of it, much less used it, only a […]
23: Cherishing the Gift of Faith
Life is full of things we cherish. Some are of value to the rest of the world and some have meaning only to us. In this episode of Reviving Your Soul, I share about some of the things I value in life, primarily my Faith and how it has grown through…