A Joyful Reorganization

According to neuroscientist Caroline Leaf, author of Think, Learn, Succeed,  and other neuroscientists, newborn brain cells are available to us each morning. Like baby goslings or ducklings, they need direction. By our thinking, we direct them to form either toxic or healthy neural pathways. Negative thoughts, based on lies and fear are toxic. Positive thoughts based on […]

Share Your Awesomeness

“Do you know that I am awesome? That I am amazing?” These were the words the speaker began with, as she addressed the children who’d gathered at the front of the church to hear their sermon. “Do you know why I am awesome?” she continued. “Because God says I am.” The point of her sermon […]

What it Means to Choose God

This year, I will be posting poetry or song lyrics which I’ve written in the past or am currently writing. This is the easiest, most enjoyable, and possibly the most effective way for me to express my heart and mind. I think my poetry speaks for itself. So without further explanation, here is my poem […]

A New Year’s Day Prayer

A dear friend gave me this journal, which I started using this morning. At the top of each page, there is a Scripture verse on which to focus. The verse for today, January 1, is from the Old Testament book, Jeremiah: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and […]