The Magic Wand: 5 Steps to Improve Your Marriage
If you could wave a magic wand and make your marriage more of what you want it to be, what would you see? How would you and your spouse be interacting, communicating and relating? Our focus is so often on what is not working, we fail to consider what is working and...
Do You Think in Questions?
What are you wearing today? Why? When you got ready to get dressed this morning what caused you pick out what you have on today? If you are anything like me most days I do a pretty good job of dressing myself considering what my day has in store for me. I usually...
Have you exercised for 30 minutes today?
We all know we need to exercise at least 30 minutes per day. How do you think your questions about exercising effect your outcome? Let me share an experience with you….. Yesterday….. 3:00 pm, I asked myself do I feel like exercising today? ...
Review by Rayna: Scary Close
Scary Close: Dropping the Act and Finding True Intimacy is an interesting read and a deviation from what I usually share here. I have been familiar with Donald Miller because of his business acumen not as a person. After reading this book I would say I know him...
What interesting thing are you going to do with your lemons?
You have heard it said, that when life gives you lemons just make lemonade. I found this quote by Maya Angelou and I like it even better, after all I love lemon pie. Back on topic.... It seems that some people find it easier to make something of the...
3 Things I’m Learning About Me by Caring for My Dad
3 Things I'm Learning About Me by Caring for My Dad 13 years ago my dad called me while I was at work. He said, “Rayna, I’m worried. I think something is wrong with my memory.” My response was, "Oh dad, don’t worry about it. We don’t’ know what normal aging...
Review by Rayna: No Easy Jesus
No Easy Jesus: How the Toughest Choices Lead to the Greatest Life No Easy Jesus is an honest look at the Jesus we have made Him out to be. Many of us got to know Jesus and were excited about our relationship with Him years ago. Things were great but then life...
What a Good Time Costs: Why Every Teen Should Consider the Risks of Drinking and Driving
My friend shared her concerns on Facebook. The other night, a carload of teens sped past her house. Kids hung out the car windows, obviously drinking. My heart sank. Of course, with graduation coming up and the end of another school year, who doesn't want to have fun?...
Review by Rayna: No More Faking Fine
No More Faking Fine: Ending the Pretending The title itself is one we all relate to I think. We have all faked it during seasons of life and frankly I’m not sure there is any other way to make it in public and on the job but the one time we NEVER have to fake it is...
Get Real with God through Lament
Get Real with God through Lament Ending the Pretending It’s Sunday morning and you like me are headed into church. Each person passed offers a courteous greeting like, “Good Morning!” “Hi! How are you?” “Good thanks and you?” or “Fine, thanks!” The truth...
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