Forgiveness.  Yuck.They don’t deserve forgiveness. They hurt me.  I tried to forgive, but I can’t get past it.If we can’t get past it, we haven’t really forgiven. That’s a hard truth to swallow, but a truth nonetheless.I’ve often said that unforgiveness is like ingesting a toxic poison, then waiting for someone else (the person whom…

Years ago when I was a church pew dweller, but not a true Jesus lover, I didn’t understand the term “experiencing God”. I thought God was Someone to worship, and out of reach, not Someone to have a relationship with, who could reach out and touch me in divine ways. And then my husband and…

The other day I posted a quote on the Stressed-Less Living book fan page that simply said “Is everything as urgent as your stress would imply?” If we are honest with ourselves, our answer would probably be NO! Yet even knowing that, we still race through life, often without taking time to stop and smell…

I had so much fun, and even got teared up a few times, while reading all the fragrant memories that were posted on Friday”s giveaway entries! Special thanks to all who participated! I’ve always heard people rave about journaling and how important it is, especially when it comes to a spiritual walk with Jesus. But to be perfectly honest,…