Anne’s Blog
Deciding What Words Will Change Your Life
I recently talked about the power of words and this week, I’ve asked my husband, Jonas, to share his own experience with words that changed his life. They’re mighty! Here are his thoughts: Two sentences changed my life forever. The first sentence caused my life to...
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A Tribute To All Moms
Happy Mothers Day to all the moms - Those who have many children, those who have one child, those who have adopted children, and those who are still hoping and praying to hold a baby of their own. Wherever you find yourself in the journey, you have a unique ability to...
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The Power of Our Words
Did you know the average person speaks somewhere between 125 and 150 words per minute? That’s a lot of words, and too many of them are often said recklessly and thoughtlessly. Words can be the reason we get in trouble and words can be the reason we get out of trouble....
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The Secret Lies Within Is Now Available
I often hear the phrase, "follow your dreams!" It's inspiring to think of having a dream to follow. After all, there is nothing to work towards without a dream or goal. But there's more to it than just dreaming. My friend, Bill Gaither, says “Your dream will get you...
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Learning To Make Peace with Your Past
All of us have a past which includes good and bad memories. If you’re like me, you want to remember the good and forget the bad. The truth is that our mind doesn’t work that way. At any point, one of your five senses can kick in, and you instantly remember an event in...
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Learning To Walk Through Open Doors
Have you ever heard the phrase, “When God closes a door, look for a window?” My experience has been “When God closes a door, look for another door." It’s always been hard for me to wait for the open door, but I’ve developed patience in the process. Besides, it’s too...
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What To Do When You’re In Over Your Head
Have you ever been "in over your head?" I’ve heard that phrase many times. Maybe it’s a job, a relationship, or a personal crisis, and you wonder how you got there. You try to work your way out and discover there’s no way out and no turning back. You’re in over your...
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Learning To Expose Your Talents
T.D. Jakes has a quote that I've pondered over and over again. He says, "If you expose your fear, you bury your talent. If you expose your talent, you bury your fear." I asked my 12-year-old grandson if the quote made sense to him. He thought for a minute and said,...
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What To Do When Your Feel Alone
Do you ever feel alone? The kind of alone where you feel invisible everywhere you go? This feeling is deeper than the temporary feelings of "aloneness." This feeling alone comes when there’s been too much pain, and you disconnect. It could be a result of being...
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How to Change When You Feel Sick and Tired
I was having a conversation with someone on the phone recently. The person was telling me about their problems, and it took me right back to a moment from my past when I too felt sick and tired of feeling sick and tired. During that season of life, I remember telling...
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Finding Hidden Treasures Everywhere You Look
I treasure the beauty of relationships and the beauty of nature more in this season than during any time of my life. Being outdoors and basking in the beauty of it all refreshes my spirit. In the same way, my heart feels alive as I connect and strengthen...
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Learning to Reflect and Refocus
How many of you like to reflect on past experiences? It's so helpful to spend some time thinking quietly and considering the past. Oftentimes, reflection leads us to refocus. As we reflect, we see the benefit of enjoying each moment more clearly and determine not to...
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Learning to Accept Life As It Is
Today I'm sharing the last of my five lessons learned in the last five years. (Catch up by reading part 1, part 2, and part 3, part 4.) I started this series by talking about a big change that led us down a path of surrender, grief, and managing expectations. But in...
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Living With Expectancy Instead of Expectations
Today, I'm continuing my series about the five biggest lessons I learned in the last five years. (Catch up by reading part 1, part 2, and part 3.) I've been thinking about today's topic for a while. Expectations. I love the line by Gloria Gaither that says, “Live with...
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Letting Grief Move You Towards Discovery
I'm continuing my series today on the five lessons I learned in the last five years. (You can read part 1 and part 2 to catch up.) Today I want to share how grieving takes us into a place of discovery. I am not unfamiliar with grief. Anytime there is a loss there is...
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