Thought for Today

What are we Waiting For?

Tomorrow is the first Sunday of Advent. I did not grow up in a tradition that observed advent, but I did later attend churches that did. Advent is a time of expectant waiting for the birth of Jesus. It may be seen as a time of preparation, repentance and fasting. Candles are lit each weekContinue reading “What are we Waiting For?”

Gratitude can Transform

“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” —William Arthur Ward Gratitude is powerful. It can transform the average and ordinary into blessings. Remember you are what you think as you fill your thoughts with gratitude. Today is the last day to get a freeContinue reading “Gratitude can Transform”

Holiday Meal Ideas from Have Yourself a Healthy Little Holiday

I am reposting an oldie but goodie with holiday food ideas. If you need ideas for healthy holiday meal idea that are also gluten free as well as tasty this will get you started. If you want the full recipes as well as more food and general celebration ideas my book Have Yourself a HealthyContinue reading “Holiday Meal Ideas from Have Yourself a Healthy Little Holiday”

Give Thanks

“When you arise in the morning give thanks for the food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies only in yourself.” —Tecumseh How often to we take the basic, everyday good gifts and blessings of God for granted? We don’t have to look far toContinue reading “Give Thanks”

Beautiful Things in Humble Places

“Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing.” — Camille Pissarro

More Blessed, Less Stressed

“More smiling, less worrying. More compassion, less judgment. More blessed, less stressed. More love, less hate.” — Roy T. Bennett

There Are No Accidents

“I truly believe that everything that we do and everyone that we meet is put in our path for a purpose. There are no accidents; we’re all teachers – if we’re willing to pay attention to the lessons we learn, trust our positive instincts and not be afraid to take risks or wait for someContinue reading “There Are No Accidents”

Time to Kill the Fatted Pumpkin

Today I decide to post a fun Friday Extra. This is a blast from the past, originally posted in 2012. My mom was a great cook, but used a lot of short cuts and convenience foods. So when I left home I started exploring things like scratch baking, making my own bread, canning and yes,Continue reading “Time to Kill the Fatted Pumpkin”

You are Within God

“You are within God. God is within you.” — Peace Pilgrim

The Ones who Do

“The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.” — Steve Jobs It really annoys me when someone tells me there is nothing I can do to change the way our world is. Why? Because the only way to change the world is to not giveContinue reading “The Ones who Do”