It’s been 30 years since the car wreck that could have killed me or left me paralyzed, like Christopher Reeve. For those who may not know him, he had just played Superman when a horse-riding accident left him a quadriplegic. I had the same type of neck injury he did. The difference is that heContinue reading “My “Wreck” Changed My Life and My Attitude”
Author Archives: Raised from the Ashes
Rewriting the Story You Tell Yourself—Starting Today
Some Hard Questions Do we realize that How we see ourselves determines how we move through life? Do we define ourselves by what has happened to us? Do we believe all the bad and negative we’ve heard and learned to say about ourselves? Do we realize that out of 10 comments, 9 are good andContinue reading “Rewriting the Story You Tell Yourself—Starting Today”
The Power of Prayer in Addiction Support
We suffer alone in silence – both as addicts and as the family and friends of addicts. There is a feeling of isolation from the rest of the world. There are struggles with shame and guilt, of unacceptance, failure, and the absolute waste of time as they go through the “cycles” trying to quit andContinue reading “The Power of Prayer in Addiction Support”
Transforming Guilt into Gratitude: A Path to Healthy Eating
I am having an episode of “fighting” myself about “eating”. What I can, when I can and all the guilt and struggle that goes with it! This is ridiculous! But it is a significant part of most individuals who are trying to control their eating. This first thing we need to do is “change” theContinue reading “Transforming Guilt into Gratitude: A Path to Healthy Eating”
Celebrate This Easter Knowing You Are Chosen
As we approach Easter, the stores are filled with candy, baskets, and rabbits. I turn to the true meaning of Easter. The beauty of spring comes to bring the hope and promise of new life and new beginnings. God Chose to offer His son in our place. Jesus Chose to come and give His lifeContinue reading “Celebrate This Easter Knowing You Are Chosen”
Choosing Life: The Importance of Seeking Help
Anyone thinking about taking their own life should know you are not alone. Feeling overwhelmed by life’s pressures, heartaches, and hurt can be challenging. PLEASE know that many lives will be left behind in great pain and loss. There will be people missing you, wishing to give you one more hug. They want to expressContinue reading “Choosing Life: The Importance of Seeking Help”
A Lesson From My Dog
I have a mutt. He thinks he’s a hunting dog, which can be quite challenging. Still, he has this incredible personality. No matter what is going on, even when I get frustrated with him, his tail is always wagging. He’s just the happiest, most laid-back dog I’ve ever seen or had. He’s always happy toContinue reading “A Lesson From My Dog”
Feeding Your Thoughts: How They Shape Your Life
We know it matters what we “eat” and put into our body. We need to become aware of what we “feed” our thoughts! And the huge affect it has on our lives! Our “emotional” well-being is equally as important as our physical well-being – or maybe even more important. Our thoughts have an impact onContinue reading “Feeding Your Thoughts: How They Shape Your Life”
Letting Go of Past Hurts & Moving in To a Peaceful Place
As we walk through life, a lot of bad things happen. Struggles come and some we get through better than others. As we grow, we learn to live. Despite the hurt and pain, we often bury it deep inside. We never deal with it. This works for awhile but unfortunately, eventually those issues will raiseContinue reading “Letting Go of Past Hurts & Moving in To a Peaceful Place”
They Are Not “Lost”
I just lost someone important to me in my life. He’s not really lost. He has just moved – on over to heaven. As we stood at the casket, his wife’s heart was breaking. She did not know how she was going to go on without him. The hurt and pain were so intense, itContinue reading “They Are Not “Lost””