by Lindsay Harrel | May 22, 2013 | Other
2013 has been quite the year for tragedies already. The Boston Marathon bombings. The explosion in a small Texas town. A tornado that leveled parts of Oklahoma. If we focus on the tragedies and the tragedies alone, we’re left with nothing but fear. And anger....
by Lindsay Harrel | May 20, 2013 | Other
January 1, I joined Weight Watchers, determined to lose a little weight and get healthy. Of course, that included heading to the gym. I’ve been an intermittent gym-goer for several years, even with times of great persistence thrown in there. But nothing’s...
by Lindsay Harrel | May 17, 2013 | Other
I kind of hate laundry. So much so, I put off doing it. You know. Till necessary. And then, I regret that decision when I have mounds and mounds of laundry to fold. And then put away. Sigh. Let’s commiserate. What’s your most dreaded chore? *Photo courtesy...
by Lindsay Harrel | May 15, 2013 | Other
Sometimes, it’s the simple things in life that mean the most. I was reminded of that on Sunday at church when a friend sang Cindy Morgan’s “How Could I Ask for More” (see below). Simple joys I’ve enjoyed lately: Sipping a passion tea at...
by Lindsay Harrel | May 13, 2013 | Other
Our pastor talked yesterday about joy. A specific point that stood out to me is that joy is attractive. It made me automatically check myself. Am I joyful? Are people drawn to me because of my joy? If not, why? I have so much to be thankful for–so much to be...
by Lindsay Harrel | May 10, 2013 | Other
For those who are new here, I chose one word to focus on for 2013: rejoice! The last few months have been somewhat difficult for me. Due to a variety of reasons (life!), I haven’t been able to focus on my writing the way I’ve wanted to (it’s my dream...
