by Shirley | Oct 10, 2016 | Inspiration, Meditation Monday, My Story, Traveling
“Daddy, have you been keeping up with the storm?” I asked. “No, not really. Why? Should I?” He replied with little concern in his voice. “Yes! Hurricane Matthew is going to impact South Carolina. They’re saying it’s...
by Shirley | May 4, 2015 | Food For Thought, Meditation Monday
Last week I ran across a quote that I’d like to share with you: Thoughts affect emotions. Emotions affect decisions. Decisions affect your life. Take a moment to let that sink in. In short: Thoughts, emotions, decisions, life. Have you ever sat stewing on...
by Shirley | Apr 27, 2015 | Choose Joy!, Inspiration, Meditation Monday
Those three words – Live Laugh Love – have so much meaning behind them. Live – each day to the fullest. Be present with those that you love. Savor every precious moment you get to have with them. Every breath they take is a gift. Every breath YOU...
by Shirley | Nov 24, 2014 | Insights Into Books That Inspired Me, Meditation Monday
The world is so quick to tell us that something is wrong with us and that we are deeply flawed. But, you know what? They are wrong. God formed us with His own hands, and we are exactly as God intended for us to be. Each and every one of us have unique gifts that...
by Shirley | Nov 3, 2014 | Meditation Monday
As the cold winds blow through here in the South, we reflect on all things Fall. From haunted houses to little ghosts and goblins that were wandering around neighborhoods Friday night, to hayrides, pumpkin patches and pumpkin carvings, to corn mazes and even SNOW...
by Shirley | Aug 25, 2014 | God Is Close To The Broken Hearted, Meditation Monday
Have you ever read a status update on Facebook and just knew that your friend was talking about you or that post was meant specifically for you? If you have, consider that maybe it really and truly was nothing personal. Maybe it was just a generic post that was put...