Ray of Sunshine

As I wind up the finishing steps in our latest wood working project it has become an analogy to the term finishing well. We have another kitchen island almost completed and I am spending my time sanding, staining, more sanding, varnishing, waiting, more sanding and more varnishing. The result is astounding - taking a raw piece of wood that has given me a few good splinters, to a finished smooth and amazing piece of functional kitchen furniture. For me that is the truly fun p

We all made them or thought about making them - New Year Resolutions. The sale of exercise equipment went up and flyers and advertising promises you freedom if you only have 15 minutes a day. Weight loss promises to ourselves. For some of us fitting in any time for ourselves even 15 minutes just does not work, oh we have good intentions, but get to the end of the day and by then there is no energy left in our poor weary bodies, it's all we can do to breathe. Stressed and busy

It became apparent when we were talking with someone recently that bringing light to a dark world is not just a Ray of Sunshine Ministry thing. There are some amazing people and groups that are bright lights in their own way. Once a month we will shed some light on these fine folks and introduce them to you. A couple weeks ago I heard a report about todays youth and suicide - the numbers were dismal. When the person being interviewed was asked what the biggest issue facing t

See last week for Part 1 of this blog: God: Are you wiser than me? Do you know that I love you? You don’t approve of my methods. Me: No. But I know you love me. God: Do you know I love your children? Me: Yes. God: Your husband? Me: O God that is a hard one. God: I sent him, He is a good man, he loves you. Me: Ya but….. God: Do you know I love you? Me: silence God: Are you wiser than me? Me: No God: Do you trust me? Me: Yes God: Your house (for sale 6 months and nothing e

When we get hurt by something or someone in life, we have a tendency to not want to repeat it, not want to deal with it, to stuff it down, hide it away or to even deny anything touched us.[1] Everything that happens to you, whether physically or emotionally has an effect on your body.[2] We are physical, spiritual and emotional beings – body, mind and spirit. The three have to work together to have a well-rounded life. When you get hurt in any area – body, mind or spirit the

When being in love means being in pain – I can identify with this statement. It is how my life evolved and revolved for a long period of time. It took years and years for me to see that the problem with my pain was the way I loved myself. When we truly love ourselves we will not allow the comments of others to penetrate our souls and dig a hole inside our hearts. Those harmful comments will bounce off of us like water on a ducks back. What gives people a right to “comment” on

If you’re going through some tough times, these 10 foods to calm you down might be able to help ease the stress! Eating certain foods can really make a difference in our health and our moods. Ever notice how certain treats make you feel good and put a smile on your face? Well, eating some of these calming foods can help you feel less stressed and more balanced! Get your grocery list ready because you’ll want to add some of these foods to calm you down to your list! 1. Avacado