Tag: peace

  • Is a Rich and Satisfying Life Even Possible?

    Most of us are searching and striving for a life of peace and joy, which always seems just out of reach. Perhaps we will be satisfied when we get a new job, find a husband, or move… Maybe life will be better when we finally have children… or when they finally reach the next stage,…

  • Very Good Gone Bad

    In the beginning, by the word of His mouth, God created the heavens and the Earth and all that was in them. His grand finale – and the purpose of it all – was man and woman, created in His image. And it was very good. Until a snake spoke. “Did God really say you…

  • Do You Cry Over Spilled Milk?

    Do You Cry Over Spilled Milk?

    As a young adult renting my home, I wasn’t very concerned with how it looked. Once I owned a house, however, I took great pride in how clean, organized and decorated it was. My husband built our first home, so perhaps my experience of taking ownership is more drastic than yours, but suddenly I cared.…

  • New Beginnings

    New Beginnings

    There is something about a fresh start that is truly inspirational. The pandemic has stretched us all but, somehow, the start of a new year–even if it still requires facial coverings and social distancing–is a breath of fresh air.  2020 changed our perspective on life in many ways. Between the shut downs, protests, politics, loss…

  • The Only True Source of Confidence

    Life may never be the same after this pandemic, but it sure is good to get back into the salons, even if it’s so much less personal! It’s just easier to cope with all the changes when our nails are finished and our hair is good, isn’t it? As women, when we feel beautiful, we…

  • 3 Tips for Handling Stay at Home Stress

    3 Tips for Handling Stay at Home Stress

    When I’m stressed,  I shut down and shut up. The term tongue-tied may mean one thing to you, but to me, it is a perfect metaphor for how I feel when I am hurting. Even when I want to talk, the words are held captive. It doesn’t matter how quiet I am, however, my body language…

  • Confidently Content

    Confidently Content

    I grew up in an extravagant home on Cape Cod. When I was eleven, my family made a major change and pursued a secluded life in Maine. The adventure in the deep woods without the luxuries  we were used to reformed the character of each of us. Since we had nothing and knew no one, we cultivated…

  • Here’s How Wearing a Hat Can Help you Defeat Depression

    Here’s How Wearing a Hat Can Help you Defeat Depression

    There is a secret battle that wages in every human heart. Secret because we don’t want to talk about it. And secret because the silence makes us feel so alone in the fight. But we are not alone! The war for a healthy self-image may hit us socially, emotionally, physically, financially, spiritually, (you name it). There will be…

  • 3 Reasons Beauty is Dangerous

    3 Reasons Beauty is Dangerous

    Most women don’t have Confident Beauty because they compare themselves to other styles, but if you have ever been mistreated because of your appearance, you know that Image Issues are more complicated than that, because BEAUTY IS DANGEROUS. Beauty is dangerous when it defeats us. Maybe you HATE how you look because you compare your beauty to the models…

  • The Power of Beauty

    The Power of Beauty

    This is school vacation week in New England. Many families are getting away for a time of refreshing and renewal. A break from the bitter cold and brutal winds can give us strength to continue to endure our harsh winters.  It’s not a bad idea to get a break from a mild winter like this…

  • The Secret to Being Confident 

    I suppose there will always be times in life when our confidence is under attack (especially when is your main ministry topic), but I feel like I’m “under gun” in every direction right now. With the challenges that lie before me, I have become aware of one common denominator that seems to be the secret…

  • Finding Hope in Difficult Times

    As a woman who has faced many storms in life, I am often asked, “If God is so good, why doesn’t He keep you from these difficult circumstances?” My answer is, “He is so good that He keeps me through them.” Storms happen Storm:  a disturbed state of environment, marked by significant disruptions to normal…