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January 20, 2020
I Did This for a Year and It’s Changed My Life
For the last, oh I don't know, ten years, I'd committed to reading through the entire Bible. I'd get excited, open the Bible daily and read a chapter or two, but as with many goals, by the time I read through Genesis, fifty other books stole my attention and the remainder of the year, reading [...]
January 13, 2020
Do You Ever Feel Like a Fraud?
This past Sunday at church, the speaker mentioned his wife was working on a book proposal. My ears perked up and I initially thought, "Oh I should go introduce myself. Maybe there is a way I can help her." Within moments of that thought, doubt crept in. Oh, I hate going up to strangers. It's [...]
January 6, 2020
A January That Changed My Life, Will January 2020 Change Your Life?
The beginning of the new year is always emotional for me. I tear up thinking about how one goal to give a gift every day for a year changed my life. That goal was set on January 1, 2011 and I haven't looked back. If you don't know my story, I gave a gift for [...]
December 17, 2019
One Exercise to Help You Move Forward in 2020
It's Christmas Eve and I'm shutting down for the remainder of the year. I hope you are also. I recently attended Oolapalooza, in Las Vegas. In short, it was a goal setting experience for 2020. The event was challenging, fun and stretched me outside of my comfort zone on numerous occasions. In 2020, I'll be [...]
December 16, 2019
The Countdown to Christmas Giving Challenge
As we countdown to Christmas, I would love for the Giving Gal community to sprinkle kindness everyday between now and Christmas. Here are a few ideas, but feel free to share in the Giving Challenge FB group, ways you are giving! December 18th– Send a Christmas card to someone that's not on your list. Better [...]
December 9, 2019
The Power of Putting You on Your Calendar
I don't know about you but my December is crazy. I just got back from a speaking engagement in Nashville, TN and flew directly to Las Vegas for a goal setting conference. I'm home for a couple of days and then head to southern Indiana for a baking event, then New York City, and back [...]
December 1, 2019
Celebrate Giving Tuesday
Happy Giving Tuesday! I think every day should be Giving Tuesday, don't you? If you miss this week to participate, that’s okay, pick a Tuesday in the future and create your own Giving Tuesday. Why you are at it, maybe challenge a few friends to participate with you. We’ve created “Giving Tuesday” gift tags for you [...]
November 25, 2019
Six Steps to De-Stressing for the Holidays
Did you know another word for a holiday is rest? Shocking! When was the last time your holiday was peaceful? Imagine hosting a gathering in your home feeling relaxed and content. Whether you are opening your home to friends and family on Thanksgiving, Christmas or a guest in someone's home, your hospitality doesn't need to [...]
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November 18, 2019
Giving Gal’s Favorite Gifts for 2019
It's that time of year where you may be agonizing over what gifts to get your friends, family and coworkers. Over the years, my giving has evolved. I used to think the more expensive the gift, the better. Also, I felt a rush bouncing from big box store to big box store. Don't get me [...]
November 11, 2019
You Are Invited to the Platinum Faith Virtual Conference with Prizes!
Friends, I'm so excited to share with you that my fellow authors and friends, Michelle Medlock Adams and Bethany Jett are holding a FREE Platinum Faith Conference. Dates and times: Tuesday, Nov 12 – Thursday, Nov 14 starting at 7 PM Eastern each night CLICK HERE TO REGISTER The event will also take place on [...]
