How to Ignite a Song of Hope When the Whistling Stops
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs . . . who isn’t familiar with those jolly dwarfs whistling while they worked? I still remember the clink-clank of their mining tools, the whistling as they walked home. The magic of those old Disney movies stay with us. But what happens when there is no movie-magic, no joy? […]
Seven Dwarfs That Reflect Real Life
Not long ago I saw a colorful, captivating picture on a doctor’s office wall. It was clearly a parody of Disney’s movie Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Remember those jolly little round, robust fellows who whistled, worked, and walked home singing catchy tunes? Good ol’ Doc . . . Grumpy Happy Sleepy Bashful Sneezy […]
What We Need to Help Us through Trials
When you encounter people who are going through a trial, do you find yourself thinking: I really want to help others who are struggling, but what do they need most? As human beings, we all need the following 8 qualities in our lives to help us through our toughest times.
The Top Five Posts of 2016
It has become a global obsession. Blogging. What began in the late 1990s has revolutionized continents, companies, the corporate market, and constant individual attention. There are a bazillion bloggers out there! Because of this, I’m honored that you take time to read mine. Thank you for continuing to support Reframing Ministries through our blog. The […]
The Best Interviews of 2016
There’s a lot of talk about what is anticipated when a new year rolls around. Let’s not forget the anticipation in the new year. New beginnings . . . new anything is great! Not that I LOVE things, but sometimes new stuff is glorious. For example: A new, soft, cuddly little baby A new, clean house […]
Resolutions: The Why Behind What You’re Doing
The success rate of people keeping resolutions is around 8 percent (tops). Resolutions fell off my to-do list years ago. However, I’ve heard that more than 50 percent of Americans still firmly believe in making resolutions. And let’s just say old habits are hard to break; the ritual of making resolutions began long before Christ […]
How to Beat the Burn-Out
TIRED! That was the only word I could think of. Typically, my husband—who leaves for work by 5:20 a.m.—sends me a text asking how the morning routine and getting out the door went. For us, that can be a risky inquiry since, quite often, departing for the day is something just shy of the Exodus. […]
Cutting Out the Christmas Conflict
I don’t think there is any other time of the year when we are faced with intense conflict than at Christmas time. While we sing about it being the most wonderful time of the year, would you say that’s your experience? If it really is the happiest season of all, why do the mental health statistics […]
My Lord and My God!
This season of the year is not joyful for everyone. Put bluntly, some dread it. They are filled with such melancholy memories of painful days gone by, they find it hard to sing the carols. “Joy to the World!”—not really. “How Great Our Joy!”—well, maybe for you but not for everyone. Now, before you call […]
Two Inescapable Truths You Must Embrace
And how to do it today.
It started like most days when I work at home . . . coffee, comfy sweats, quiet music, definitely no make-up. My son Austin was home from college for a visit. He was showing me some stuff I needed to do to be healthy—an almost impossible task—and we laughed, I listened, and I promised to […]
A Great Panic Attack Can Change Everything
After my first marriage fell apart, I vowed that Christ would return before I would ever consider getting married again. Why on earth would one desire a messier life than I had created by age 40 . . . HONESTLY! Meeting people—well, okay . . . men—occasionally wasn’t problematic. People fascinate me, and I enjoyed […]
Double-Dare: “What Would Happen If I . . . ?”
We all have wondered, What would happen if I dreamt up ideas filled with spontaneity, the unknown, a bit of risk, a thrill—and actually pursued that dream? How many of us let loose long enough to find out what would happen?