by Shirley | Dec 18, 2015 | Giveaway, God Is Close To The Broken Hearted
The name itself brings about visions of soldiers gathered around planning their defenses on the front line of the battlefield. Yet, we’re not going out there carrying guns, preparing to go to war with firearms. Our war is a different one, but the enemy is...
by Shirley | Dec 17, 2015 | Bullying Is NOT Okay!, My Story
People can be mean and cruel, and often times are. Instead of showing appreciation to a loyal, hard worker, they make more demands on you. No praise is given for all the great quality work, not to mention the HUGE amount of work, that you do. They go on a mission...
by Shirley | Dec 9, 2015 | Angel of Hope, God Is Close To The Broken Hearted, My Story
There she stood, much taller than she was four years ago, with her brownish-auburn hair flowing gracefully over her left shoulder. Smiling nervously, she looked at me through the dark square framed glasses, my now 14 year old niece, Melanie. Brief awkward hugs were...
by Shirley | Dec 3, 2015 | Choose Joy!, Christmas, My Story
Yesterday on Twitter, I was invited to participate in a link up. (Thank you Hope N. Griffin!) I was extremely excited and flattered that I received this personal invitation. The topic everyone was to write on was how you’re finding joy in every day. She...
by Shirley | Dec 2, 2015 | Giveaway, God Is Close To The Broken Hearted, Inspiration
Around the holiday season, every one wants to look their best. There are Christmas parties with your employer, not to mention getting together with good friends and gathering with families around the holiday. Next up will be New Year’s Eve as you ring in the...