“In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 It was my birthday last week and I was quite happy to spend a few days celebrating. The pictures from this week’s Sparkle Moments are actually shots from my birthday weekend getaway, which my amazing […]
How to Add Sparkle to Family Dinner Time
Is it just me or does anyone else have trouble pulling off family dinner? Getting everyone around the dinner table is the first hurdle. Keeping them there, well that’s another story. I’m sure we’ve all heard of the many benefits that we get when families share a meal together. Most studies suggest that families should […]
Sparkle Moments – Your Weekend Inspiration: Celebrate Life
Make Every Day Special “Be thankful and look to every new day with positive hope. Take time to pull yourself away from all the noise and just look around you. Take inventory. Appreciate those who have enhanced the quality of your life, and remember that they have been a gift to you. Also remember that you’re a gift to them too. […]
3 Masks and the Lies they Offer
He hid behind the tree and waited for just the right moment. Peeking around the side, he caught a glimpse of her getting out of the car and reaching for the groceries from the back seat. The night was still and the cool fall breeze chilled the air. She pulled her sweater a little closer, […]
Sparkle Moments – Your Weekend Inspiration: Joy in Living
“We will be more successful in all our endeavors if we can let go of the habit of running all the time, and take little pauses to relax and re-center ourselves. And we’ll also have a lot more joy in living.” – Thich Nhat Hanh