Teach them to say "thank you" regardless if the help given was helpful or not.

“Thank You”

“Thank You!” Two words that can make or break one’s day. But so rarely heard or expressed these days. Why is this so? Is this simple act of courtesy no longer taught at home or at school? Moms, let us make it a point to teach our children to express gratitude to all who render acts of service to us, paid or not. And let us not just pay lip service but model it for our children as well.  Read more…

What is the cost of success for you?

Cost of Success

How much are you willing to work for and pay the cost of success? Because success (no matter how you define it) does not just drop on our laps. We have to work for it. And depending on how we define success, some of us have to work very hard and endure many things before we get to achieve it. Should that be how we spend our time? Read more…

Advice or Validation

Not All Who Ask For Help Want It

I have been a bit slow in learning that not all who ask for help want it. You may know this already then my reminder to you would be don’t get caught up in their drama or pity parties. Be wise and discerning before offering help. Our time and energy are limited.  Read more…

Habit Trackers keep us on track.

Use Habit Trackers for Consistency

Being consistent is hard. There are many things we are able to force ourselves to do if it is a one-off project. But to consistently do something is where many of us fail. Such as exercising or reading the Bible daily. Even when it is for the good of our children such as reading aloud to them daily, we fail or forget. But there is a simple resource that can help you achieve your goals – Habit Trackers. Read more…

Letting go, trusting God is not an overnight things but instead, it is a process.

Letting Go, Trusting God

Letting go and trusting God is critical if we want our faith to grow. Be encouraged, however, to remember that having the faith to trust God is not an overnight thing or even a one-time thing. It is instead, a process. As we get to know Him more and better, our trust in Him naturally increases. Read more…

Minimalism has become a catchword. I guess you could say I am a minimalist, a ruthless minimalist one too. But it is not by choice.

Minimalist But Not By Choice

It is trendy to be minimalistic these days. You could say that I am a minimalist, a ruthless one even. But it is not by choice. Because it is actually easier to just let stuff accumulate than have to decide what to keep or throw. So I press on. If you are an aspiring minimalist but are feeling overwhelmed by the enormity of the task, let me share how we can do this and keep our homes clutter-free. Let’s go! Read more…

Goal Setting needs to start with God. Don't just ask God to bless your plans. Start with Him.

Goal Setting

As we head towards 31st December, many are talking about reviewing the year that is winding down and setting goals to prepare for the year ahead. Are you caught up in it, too? Goals are good because we all know that if we do not aim for anything, we will hit it every time. But what should our goals be? As you sit and write out your goals, do not forget this important piece of your goal setting plan.  Read more…

Trust God and Embrace Change. There is no need to fear change but He is in control.

Trust God and Embrace Change

Change. Something inevitable and yet almost always dreaded. A lot of times we resist change because of the fear of the unknown and, dare I say it?… laziness! Coz we hate to have to learn something new – right? But we need to embrace change since it is inevitable as long as we are living this side of Heaven. But how? Read more…

Never Give Up. Until God releases you from your assignment.

Never Give Up

I nearly stopped blogging. Until God spoke to me about His assignment for me. TWICE. Are you like me, feeling discouraged and a little burnt out while on assignment from the Lord? Before you give up, go back to the Lord. Ask Him if this is indeed your assignment for the season. And if so, to empower you with His holy Spirit power to press on. Never give up before checking in with Him. Read more…

31 Days of Seeing God: Final Week

Write 31 Days Challenge 2018: FINAL Week

Seeing God in the Everyday is my Write 31 Days Challenge 2018 theme. For the Final Week, I cover the things we are grateful and thankful for. Such as my own take on bullet journalling, the call to blog since 2005 and even in the daily and mundane stuff of life. And in the process, you get a glimpse of our lives too. Read more…

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