Mindy J Kaleta
Surviving the Tornadoes of Mental Illness Receiving a mental illness diagnosis is a life changing experience. Whether it is something you experience or a loved one, both are affected. Your head is spinning and you feel off-balance. It feels like a cyclone, a tornado bringing devastation, lost dreams and broken hearts. The emotions of someone …
“Self control is about being in charge of the direction our lives are taking. Now for the paradox: We get control of our lives, ultimately, not by will power but by surrender.” Lewis B. Smedes SELF-CONTROL is… “Give it all you got”, they said “you can have anything you want”, they said …
“Sometimes it’s not the strength but gentleness that cracks the hardest shells” Richard Paul Evans I do not claim to have mastered gentleness as with any virtue, I am still in process if I am gentle, it is not due to anything good in me but the indwelling of the One…who changes the heart …
Faithfulness is unfailing loyalty to someone or something; putting loyalty into consistent practice no matter what the circumstances (Wikipedia) Faithfulness is… The many faces of Faithfulness… “oh, let me count the ways!” as we go about our lives, faithfulness steps in to give us numerous opportunities to show up Here are a …
Life can change in an instant… Sunday, August 8, 2021 Don and I were busy working on upgrading our cabinets in the ½ bath, laundry room and kitchen island; learning the tricks of the trade before deciding on whether we were up to tackling the full kitchen. We were also seriously browsing the shelter, …
Much of the doubt that is experienced in the world today towards simple goodness may be a result of the disappointment that is often found in things that appear to be “good” only on the surface. Raven Richardson (1) Goodness is… Goodness…where do I start? this fruit of the Spirit stopped me …
“Kindness is free… sprinkle that stuff everywhere” – Louise Pistole KINDNESS is… I want to show Kindness I really, really do! I intend to be kind but finding it hard at times to do so On any given day, someone “speaks their truth” the volume rises, the words are brutal demeanor is condescending …
Be patient and let God remind you, He’s still in control. Max Lucado PATIENCE is… Whenever I hear the word “patience” I am reminded of the saying “the patience of Job” not that I could ever live up to his legend of faith, endurance and well…patience Patience has never been easy for …
“There is no peace like the peace of those whose minds are possessed with full assurance that they have known God, and God has known them…” ~ A J Packer PEACE When I give into anxiety, worry or fear I am apprehensive, uneasy and nervous When guilt rears its ugly …
Synonyms of Joy: exhilaration, exultation, praise delight, glee, warm fuzzies JOY is Joy is the very essence of God Himself it does not naturally originate within humanity We frequently confuse Joy with happiness but the source is completely different for each Joy is steadfast, reliable and consistent because God is steadfast, reliable and consistent …
“God loves people because of who He is, not because of who we are” ~ Philip Yancey LOVE In a world of “instant gratification” I find it hard to have patience In a world of “busyness” I fall short of giving kindness and generosity In a world of “the fear of missing …
Meet Miss Amelia, the newest character at Ladybug Art Designs & Doodles! Each character has their very own personality, message and style. Miss Amelia is a somewhat spunky one with a sensitive heart. A heart full of love and compassion that comes out in every journal entry. Today Miss Amelia would like to share …
Miracles BIG, small and in between are happening everyday! Things we barely notice, some that knock our socks off! What is your definition of a miracle? Google’s Definition says: (noun): “a surprising and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore considered to be the work of …
“the God who sees me” I am always in His thoughts; He is always in mine He promises I will never be alone; He is always with me He speaks to me through His Word; I am eager to hear what He has to say Prayer is God and me talking things over; I …
A New Perspective… I had plans for the future. My plans for Ladybug Junction Farm were massive; requiring a lot of capital, dedication and manpower to bring it about. But one day, I was on Youtube watching an interview of Chip and Joanna Gaines of the HGTV show Fixer Upper. While listening to their story of how God …
