Ray of Sunshine

Perspective – is the thistle a pest or a friend? In the canola fields I was in - it would seem to be a pest – perhaps it originally was planted as a row of protective measure to keep out the foraging deer, but it seems in this field at least to have taken over. From a distance the fields looked lush with yellow canola blossoms but standing in the fields themselves the reality was - thistles were almost as plentiful. While I was standing there a few scripture verses came to

FIRST POSTED: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2015 11:51 AM MST | UPDATED: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2015 12:47 PM MST Edmonton Sun, Tom Bateman, Postmedia Network “GRANDE PRAIRIE, ALTA. -- Everyone knew it was bad. But numbers presented by the RCMP Thursday confirm that Grande Prairie led all of Canada in both Crime and Violent Crime Severity Indexes in 2014.” I tend not to get too political and “preachy” in my blogs but this is sitting in my gut and will not leave and that is when I kno

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 all started with a drive…………………. I was on my way to Edmonton and I was finally alone. You know the alone where you can breathe. No one was asking something from me or nattering at me. All there is, is me , the car, the open road and the wonderful silence. God and I do our best “talking” on the open road. I had been in a place of constant busy and constant people for over four months. Today I told Him – ‘okay I will be quiet and you can talk. What do you want to tell me…

Self-Image is marketing 101. How you perceive yourself is how you will display yourself to the world. You cannot sell something unless you believe in it. In all my years of sales and marketing experience, it is apparent, that even if you have the gift of “selling” – you cannot sell something you do not believe in. On the other hand – if you believe in something no matter how obscure, you can sell it. When we believe the lies and criticism from others - like me – “fatty, fa

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