There can be so many voices clamoring for our attention every day. Sometimes it seems that the loudest voices get the most attention. When I turn on the news I hear " NEWS ALERT " and stop in my tracks to see what's happened now.  And what about those voices that echo in your head from childhood? Maybe you weren't always given encouragement as a child growing up. The voices may continue to shout:  You're not good enough  You're not that smart You're not very pretty Who do you think you are? You come from the wrong side of town Ma…

Is there a dream you carry inside? That is the question asked by Bonnie of Faith Barista  today. I look at the photo above with the white picket fence, blooming flowers and serene background. It's lovely. As a teenager, this was my dream. I wanted to get married, have children and live in a house with a white picket fence. And of course ...to live happily ever after. But I've learned many lessons through the years. The place where I live may change. My bank account balance may change. But what's more important is my character. Who am I when n…

I have to admit I have a new favorite TV show and it's called Fixer Upper . It's on HGTV. I started watching it on the weekends when I was stuck at home because of my allergies. I became so engrossed as I watched Chip and Joanna Gaines work their magic on homes I wouldn't consider buying. But what they do with them is AMAZING ! I've never been to Waco, Texas but I'll bet their real estate market has been doing much better since these two have been fixing up homes. As I watched the interaction between this couple, I suspected they were …