"Did you hear about ________ the __________ expert? Well they got caught doing the total opposite!" Whether it's the vegan evangelist who actually eats meat, the relationship guru that cheats on his wife, or the financial guru who is really broke, these stories are a common occurrence. Everyone is an expert, and everyone is a ... read more >
Our world is noisy. I get to a point where I have to withdraw to the wilderness and disappear. I don't want to hear another word. I don't want another distraction. I want peace and I want stillness. These words from Maria Shriver resonate strongly with me: Some weeks nothing comes to mind, no matter ... read more >
Fiction The Bright Side of Going Dark, Kelly Harms Needful Things, Stephen King Love Story, Erich Segal Valley of the Dolls, Jacqueline Susann The Testaments, Margaret Atwood Beach Read, Emily Henry Followers, Megan Angelo The Chanel Sisters, Non-Fiction King Leopold's Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror, and Heroism in Colonial Africa, Adam Hochschild 12 Rules ... read more >
"I can't believe people watch this drivel and I have to go without my Golden Girls reruns for a whole month of this foolishness," I would rant during the Hallmark Christmas movie marathons in December. I thought these movies were ridiculous and I couldn't understand why people liked them...until last summer when one of the ... read more >
Life is about telling stories - Meghan Markle to Oprah Winfrey The lead up to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal wedding was the usual media spectacle but I was amazed at the number of women who were enamored with the idea of marrying a Prince. I knew for certain that there was a serious ... read more >
Every January I take at least 21 Days off of Social Media in order to detox, get focused, and stop the noise. I did well up until January 6 when insurrectionists stormed our Nation's Capitol killing 5 people and threatening lawmakers including Vice President Mike Pence. I just could not stay off of Social Media ... read more >
March 2021: There is a light at the end of the tunnel This past week our pastor announced that the church would be reopening in April at 25% capacity. He was SO excited to announce it to the congregation and I was SO excited to hear it at home. After an entire year of not ... read more >
I am more than halfway through the Nicole Wilkins 60 Day Fitness Challenge! One of my favorite things about fitness challenges is discovering new products and foods to help me along the way. During this Fitness challenge, I've started drinking an Organic protein shake from Orgain to supplement my Protein Needs. Along with helping to ... read more >
"I'm going with the old man," I told my friends when it was time to put a Superbowl winner. I thought the game would be a lot closer but I was positive that Tom Brady at 43 would be able to put up a win against the new football phenom Patrick Mahomes. I just didn't ... read more >
What is The Daniel Fast? One of the Spiritual Disciplines for Christians is Fasting. Biblically Fasting is abstaining from food and using that time to remind us of our dependence on the Lord for our strength, practice self-denial, resisting the flesh, and to act as a catalyst for our prayers. In the Book of Daniel, ... read more >
