Thoughts that keep me up at night...

Please read my Intro found in Feb. if you are new to reading my blog. I don't want the "American Dream" I don’t care how crazy this title makes me sound. I absolutely don’t want the “American Dream.” I want to build treasure in Heaven, and minister in some way to as many people as I can. How will having more money, or a different type of house, or more things help me do this? It won’t. I may not always be cash rich, but I have been blessed beyond belief in many ways, and constantly do what I can to bless others who also may not be cash rich, but do need what I don’t or that I know I have too much of anyways. Not saying I only give when I have extra, because I don’t. I have always tried to live by the principle that the bible teaches in “if a man needs a shirt, give him the one off your back.” I am sure these aren’t the exact words, but it is the principle. Even when I feel powerless or like I have nothing to give, I have been faithful and given anyways in some form ...

Please read my Intro found in Feb. if you are new to reading my blog. I find it a constant struggle to keep my mouth shut when people use “FML” for bad days, and occasionally a bad week. Even without a belief in God, there can always be worse in life. For those with a belief in God, we have been given the promise that he will never let us go through anything we cannot handle. Kids misbehaving, missed meetings, running late, having plans changed last minute, getting a ticket, having a vehicle stop working, etc. are all things we have allowed to control our mood instead of responding in a way that is as minor as the situation itself. Many times one thing happens, and we let it spiral our whole day, week, or more into this pity party while we justify every action that we know isn’t right into a new reasoning for it. I have faced a lot myself, and even though I don’t always handle bad days or extended bad moments well; I have never found myself thinking oh “FML.” How ungrateful c...