“There is an eagle in me that wants to soar, and there is a hippopotamus in me that wants to wallow in the mud.” Isn’t that the truth? The American writer, Carl Sandburg, won three Pulitzer Prizes. One of them had to have been received for writing that simple statement, don’t you think?  He nailed the daily, internal struggle for many of us. I’ve giggled about and contemplated that description often. And here’s what I’ve discovered… We usually picture that hippo lazily rolling around in that black,

I am so excited to tell you about my new favorite magazine… WHOA. Women Sharing Real Stories of Truth, Hope & Love. It’s definitely a God, Girlfriends, & Chocolate kind of magazine. The magazine’s founder, Laine Lawson Craft, has created a great mix of stories, wisdom shared, lifestyle, food, home, etc.  It’s written by women, for women. And it’s all from a faith perspective. As Laine writes in her editor’s note, “Our passion is to be transparent so that together at WHOAwomen we love the life God

I love when this happens. My mind and heart have been considering what I must say “No” to, in order to say “Yes” to what’s most important. And since writing Monday’s blog post, this theme keeps popping up! Lysa TerKeurst posted a “People-Pleasing” note on her site, Leading Women in the Adventure of Faith (http://www.lysaterkeurst.com/). The fear of disappointing others sometimes prompts her to say “Yes” when “No” is the appropriate response. I love this statement: “Every “yes” will cost me something. Every “no” carries with it

This is difficult for me… Saying “No” to good things so I can say “Yes” to the best things. There are only so many hours in a day. And there are a whole lot of good things to do to fill those hours. I’ve learned that that if I say “Yes” to every new idea, volunteer project, or networking luncheon that captures my attention – all good things – I end up tired, crabby, and not much fun to be around. Why? I’m doing good things and

Lord Jesus, I give thee my hands to do thy work. I give thee my feet to go thy way. I give thee my eyes to see as thou seest. I give thee my tongue to speak thy words. I give thee my mind that thou mayest think in me. I give thee my spirit that thou mayest pray in me. Above all, I give thee my heart that thou mayest love in me thy Father and all mankind. I give thee my whole self that thou

Thanks so much for stopping by! In this God, Girlfriends, and Chocolate blog, “Chocolate” represents those resources that help me get through life. Sometimes it is a Dove chocolate bar (special splurge!) or a note from a friend. Other times my “chocolate” is laughing with girlfriends or reading a new book that speaks directly to my heart. At all times, “chocolate” represents encouragement. That little nugget that makes life a little easier. I’d love to be a piece of chocolate that nourishes your soul, and the hearts