If powerhouses like Oprah and Samson can’t control their appetites, then what chance do we have? Some mornings my devotions are so powerful. I love how God shows us some of our personality traits in the colorful Bible characters. The other morning I was reading about Samson in Judges 13-16. I learned that great…
One of my best friends Herbie and I ran the Ottawa marathon together. Our motto for this race and all others we run is ‘finish strong while praising God’. As I’m busy with last minute Christmas gifts and wrapping up loose ends of 2008, I’m reminded of a ½ marathon that I completed a couple…
Each year I strive to focus on growth in one area specific of my life. Given the economic and political climate, my theme for 2009 will be contentment. There’s a great scene in one of the Disney movies… I think it’s ‘The Emperor’s New Grove’. One of the main characters Kronk is about to do…
Don’t wait until January 1, 2009 to start planning your fitness goals. The best time to do it is now. I’ve gone back and forth over the years about whether or not New Year’s Resolutions work. Whatever side of the fence you’re on about resolutions, you should know that January 1st is not the time…
Make the holidays more meaningful and memorable Christmas is less than one month away. If you’re like me, you’re yearning to make this time meaningful and special. Here are my top 5 ideas to help make the holidays more memorable. Swap your advent chocolate calender for a gratitude calender and record 1 thing you…
Take the time and give thanks for your bountiful harvest. Yesterday my client and I swapped Thanksgiving celebration stories. Her idea of a great day was preparing a simple meal (1 meat dish) and enjoying the day playing outside with her children. We compared that with the traditional Thanksgiving meals where our parents spent all…