I find myself being negative this time of the year. The snow is still hanging around—black and dirty. The grass is dead and there’s a definite chill in the air. What I need is a good shot of positive energy. I look around me again. This time I see crocuses and tulips beginning to push… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Service
Sunday Service–Pass it On
Tomorrow is Memorial Day. I have a special blog post planned. It will be on my other blog at Marie Leslie Media because two blog posts for the same event is more than my brain wants to process this year. As I was pondering what to share here this week, I found a video from… Continue Reading
The Power of Words
Here is a VERY short video about the power of words. It’s a thought-provoking reminder about how the right words can make all the difference. This is one of my favorite short videos; I hope it will be one of yours, too. [yframe url='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hzgzim5m7oU&feature=player_embedded'] If you liked this video, please share this post with your… Continue Reading
Are You Changing the World?
This past week I was asked to explain how I have changed the world. My first thought, of course, is that I am one person and cannot change the whole world, but after thinking for a while, I realize I have changed the world. My presence here changes the world in ways I cannot necessarily… Continue Reading
Christmas Miracles
When I was younger and my family was more economically challenged, I would await in anticipation each Christmas for a “Secret Santa,” — a visit from someone who saw a need and delivered untold goodies and gifts. A few Christmases, we were fortunate to be the beneficiaries of such kindness, but not all. With the… Continue Reading
Give Hope, Give Help
I am so blessed. I work every day at my dream job. Right here between the kitchen counter and the fireplace. I sit at my desk, with the really cool computer my Geekboy and my husband custom built for me with the two monitors (yes, I am spoiled) and I write and design and create… Continue Reading
Come Serve in the Lord’s Vineyard
We need you. More specifically, the Lord needs you to work in his vineyard. Well, not quite literally, but as followers of the gospel, you know that the Lord often used metaphor and imagery to teach his followers. Today, we have a website called “The Vineyard” full of wonderful opportunities to put our talents to… Continue Reading
A Society of Holy Women
by Guest Contributor Sarah It’s a new month – and last thing you want to think about is visiting teaching. But I just can’t get over the awesomeness of last month’s message. Not that they’re not all awesome, but this one in particular hit me smack dab in the center.For those who didn’t hear or… Continue Reading
Lottes of Love
Happy Humpday, my Molly friends. Today’s post is a guest post by one of my very favorite women. Cynthia and I met through an online forum nearly a dozen years ago. Since then, I have been privileged to meet her in person (along with her adorable boys) many times. She is one of the most… Continue Reading
Visiting Teaching Fail–or not?
I am the world’s worst visiting teacher. I don’t know why this is so hard for me. I’ve certainly had enough years to get good at it. But it is the one thing at church I don’t seem to get. How hard is this really? You have three or four women, you get together with… Continue Reading