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Deb
Midwest USA
I am a speaker/writer who knows from experience that life can be hard; however, with God's help I get out of bed each day put on grace-colored glasses and LIVE.
Interests: Here's a list of descriptive words from A to Z to help you get to know a little bit about me!
A - Adaptable and Approachable (I hope)
B - Blissful and Blessed
C - Caring and Child of God
D - Dog Lover and Dreamer
E - Excited and Emotional
F - Friendly and Forgiven
G - Grateful and a Gal who glorifies = Galorify
H - Hopeful and Honest
I - Imperfect and Improving
J - Joy-filled and Justified by Grace
K - Kind and Kaleidoscopic
L - Listener and Learner
M - Mended and Modified
N - Nice and Nutty
O - Open and Original
P - Patient and Playful
Q - Quixotic and Quaint
R - Redeemed and Ragamuffin
S - Saint and Sinner
T - Trusting and Talkative
U - Understanding and Unfinished
V - Veracious and Veritable
W - Wonderer and Watchful
X - eXcited and eXpressive (work with me here! ;-)
Y - Yoked to my Savior and Young at Heart
Z - Zealous and Zappy
I am also a wife to an amazing man, mom to great kids, and gram to my favorite little people. I am a daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. I'm sure I could go on and on, but as I put this list together I couldn't help but marvel at how we are uniquely wired by a loving God. Planned for His purposes! Wow!
What words would you use to describe unique and original you!
Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Father's Son, will be with us in truth and love. 2 John 1:3 (NIV)
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Counting My Blessings Has a New Home
Posted Apr 9, 2012 at Counting My Blessings
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Thanks Mel, I needed this. My list of discontent having gotten a little longer than usual. Reminding myself everyday that God loves me the way I am. So, I pray to keep my eyes on Him and see myself the way He sees me . . . and giving Him the glory. Improves my level of contentment every time.
Commented Mar 28, 2012 on Contentment 101: Success at Wonder Women
Contentment 101: Success
Are you GOOD ENOUGH? If we're honest, most of us will say no. We'll admit to wishing: We looked younger (after our teens anyway) We were thinner or fitter We were more organized and productive We had a better rating or record in our sport or activity of choice We could do what we do like som...
It is helpful to know I'm not alone. Sisters in Christ stand together! :-)
Commented Mar 15, 2012 on Contentment 101: Time at Wonder Women
Contentment 101: Time
Do you spend more time singin' in the rain or singin' the blues when it comes to time? We know we have the same 24 hours that everyone else does, but many of us aren't content with our time. I know, because of the innumerable books, articles, and tools sold on the basis that they can give us ...
Loved this! Your analogy is perfect. Simply trusting God's assignment for that day. It sounds so easy. I wonder why I insist on making it so very difficult!!
Commented Mar 15, 2012 on Contentment 101: Time at Wonder Women
Contentment 101: Time
Do you spend more time singin' in the rain or singin' the blues when it comes to time? We know we have the same 24 hours that everyone else does, but many of us aren't content with our time. I know, because of the innumerable books, articles, and tools sold on the basis that they can give us ...
Loved this! Especially that sweet photo. It's been a long uphill battle, but I am so thankful to be living with contentment. You are absolutely right, much of our discontent stems from fear. Great reminder.
Commented Mar 9, 2012 on Contentment 101: Introduction at Wonder Women
Contentment 101: Introduction
In Philippians 4:11, the Apostle Paul says: I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I recently discovered that I haven't learned that. Oh, I don't pine away for material possessions, but that's no credit to my character. I have everything I need and so much of what I want. Ye...
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Every get out of debt story is a great story. I have always felt very blessed, because my dh wanted to learn about finances and chose my dad as his advisor. It was so nice to go from my parent's home to my married home with money being handled in much the same way. I can't wait to read some of the other stories.
Commented Feb 24, 2012 on How I Got Out of Debt Fast at Wonder Women
How I Got Out of Debt Fast
In So You're Not Wonder Woman, I describe my financial free fall while I was in graduate school. I was living on $600 a month, so putting $400 in car repairs on my credit card was trouble. I didn't live extravagantly, but I did have cable and insisted on having my own apartment--something I no...
I'm applying these tips this afternoon. Still not sure I'm brave enough to purge all past posts, but will give it a try. Holding my breath . . . Thanks for your great suggestions!
Commented Feb 21, 2012 on How to Keep Up With Your Blog Reading at Wonder Women
How to Keep Up With Your Blog Reading
If you love to read blogs like I do, you have probably subscribed to a lot of them. I have my family's and friends' blogs in my Google reader as well as blogs in areas of interest to me. Subscribing is easy; reading them all is hard! But I've found a solution that works for me. Maybe it will ...
Mel, I do believe the Lord and I have shared this same conversation on occasion. So thankful for His mercy and grace. BTW that is one of my absolute favorite pics. Perfect for this post!!
Commented Oct 13, 2011 on Disappointed in People at Wonder Women
Disappointed in People
I'm going to get real with you and admit that I have been really disappointed in people lately. Really. So I went to the Lord with the problem, assuming He would sympathize. Instead, He said, "I know. Imagine how I feel." I have tried convincing myself that the people I'm disappointed in haven...
I love this!! Thanks!
Commented Jul 30, 2011 on DINO - Discouragement Is Not an Option at Wonder Women
DINO - Discouragement Is Not an Option
I've experienced a disappointment this week, but DINO -- Discouragement Is Not an Option. Why should you and I have Dino-like joy in spite of disappointment? Disappointments create endurance. Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because ...
Oh the memories of mean girls! I don't think you can be a female without them. Thanks for sharing this! My prayer is that in some generation it will be done away with! I know, that's what we call heaven. ;-)
Commented Jun 15, 2011 on My Joshua Journal - Dropped But Not Forsaken at Psycho With 6
My Joshua Journal - Dropped But Not Forsaken
Me in seventh grade I returned to my hometown junior high school after a five year absence. There were just over fifty students in my class, so it was easy to get to know everyone again. What was hard was understanding why the girls in particular treated one another so poorly. Like some kind o...
Hey Mel, This rebel has actually pulled out the weights. Not only that I used them a couple of times this week. LOL Thanks for your words of encouragement. Toned arms and tummy, here I come!!
Commented Jun 12, 2011 on The Rebel's Guide to GTD - Change at Wonder Women
The Rebel's Guide to GTD - Change
Photo link If you're struggling to get things done or to make significant changes in your life, it pays to consider whether you're at war with your inner rebel. Are you: Giving your rebel too many rules? Are any of the rules extreme, seemingly stupid, or put in place to please others? Asking ...
Too funny, and I could totally relate to every bit of it!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Commented Jun 5, 2011 on Airplane Anxiety at Psycho With 6
Airplane Anxiety
I am a psychologist, and as such, I try to present myself as being mentally healthy. That facade will be put to rest today. There are only two things that make me anxious and I experienced them both together as I traveled home from a speech tournament with my oldest son yesterday. The first th...
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