by Shirley | Mar 24, 2016 | Choose Joy!, Depression, God Is Close To The Broken Hearted, Inspiration
I’m sure you’ve all seen the picture on Facebook that asks what you would say to your younger self in only two words. My response has been: “You matter!” and “You’re enough!” I chose those words because in life there are so...
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 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 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...
by Shirley | Nov 20, 2015 | God Is Close To The Broken Hearted, Words of Love To My Babies
He hasn’t been around for the past few years. Since she turned 16, they “allowed” her to choose if she wanted to come visit. After how she was treated and forced to endure the harassment from her step mom in her tender years as a child, she chose...
by Shirley | Aug 29, 2015 | Food For Thought, God Is Close To The Broken Hearted
With the data breach and hacking on the ashleymadison.com website, a lot of people have been forced to “come clean.” While the focus has been on the Duggars and poor Anna (the cheating husband’s wife), there are many other faceless victims out...