Jesus was a leader & a mentor. In fact, He was a great trainer & mentor. He took an eclectic group of men & trained them, not only to continue the ministry He began but develop it into a long lasting, thriving organization that continues today. This was not easy. The group was not just eclectic, they were, well,…
Author: Jean Ann
The Problem with Guilt Part 3: We Overreact
Let’s review: we say we feel guilty. Our brains process guilt with doing something wrong. If we have done something wrong, then we must work to make it right. Unfortunately, we haven’t REALLY done anything wrong so we find it’s impossible to make things right. Out of frustration, we simply try harder. And that is when we overreact.
Fresh Peach Recipes
Southern Living seems to LOVE peaches almost as much as I do! I remember going to the large open air market each summer so my grandmother, The Infamous LenaB. could buy peaches. We had them for breakfast. We enjoyed them for snacks. And Lena B. made fabulous peach preserves & peach fried pies. Oh, dear! I think I need a…
101 Fun Things to Do with Kids This Summer
Looking for fun things to do with kids this summer? Here’s a huge list of ideas from Care.com to fill your summer with all the fun you AND your kids can handle! Summer fun
The Problem with Guilt Part 2: We Try to Make it Right
If we think we are guilty, then we believe we have done something wrong. When we do something wrong, we try to make it right. We make a mistake, we correct it. We break something, we replace it. We damage something, we pay to have it repair. These are all very cut & dry, very black & white. Unfortunately, most…
Summer Party Table Settings
I love these colorful and easy table settings for summer entertaining. Makes you want to throw a party right now! From Country Living. Summer Table
The Problem with Guilt Part 1: Guilt Implies We’ve Done Something Wrong!
I LOVE Law & Order. I watch it on one of the local stations every Wednesday & Thursday. I watch other crime shows as well but Law & Order allows me to see the police do their job & the prosecutors do their job. So I see courtroom action every episode. Most episodes, at some point, a judge asks the…
Showcase Your Souvenirs
Woman’s Day offers clever ways to feature souvenirs from your summer. LOVE these ideas. They are really a Simple Joy. Souvenirs
18 Ways to Throw a Can’t-Miss Summer Party
I know entertaining intimidates some of you. Just the thought of preparing an event for guests leaves you shaking. It doesn’t have to be an ordeal, though. Especially when the wonderful folks at Country Living offer you ways to entertain this summer that are simple & fabulous! Summer Entertaining
Festive Fourth of July Desserts
BH&G offers a tasty selection of summer desserts that are perfect for your July 4th party or any summer celebration. Summer Desserts