It is God Himself who has made us what we are and given us new lives from Christ Jesus; and long ago He planned that we should spend these lives in helping others. – Ephesians 2:10 TLB
I am grateful that I launched my blog a week before covid-19 because it has kept my mind off of the uncertainties we are all facing. I am also so thankful that God has provided for all of my needs prior to the lockdown; because I lost my job 6 months before the lockdown, I …
As a single person, it is very difficult to create a variety of fresh meals each week. I understand the importance of meal prepping, but the problem is that you have to eat the same thing all week. I am okay with leftovers, but it is healthier to have a variety of foods each week …
Several years ago I was doing a Bible Study on the Proverbs 31 Woman, and came across an article by Melissa Ringstaff on her 10 virtues. The purpose of my blog, Above Rubies or Pearls, is to inspire women to see our true value in Christ, to become virtuous women, and to live accordingly. So …
I have lost some toning and conditioning since working out at home. I was so happy then when Empower was added to the barre class schedule. I quickly learned, though, that it would not make much more of a difference. Because I live on the 3rd floor, I can’t fully do the exercises the way they …
Relaxation is so important for me now because I am having a hard time doing so during this pandemic. The future of this world is so uncertain that it is hard at times to just unwind and let go. But did you know that there are major mental and physical benefits of relaxing? The Benefits …
I probably have seven pages of apps on my phone if I add in the ones that are grouped together. When I thought about which ones were my favorites, it did not always turn out that they were the ones that I used the most often. In fact, one I hardly ever use. Many that …
My main priority with self-care is to try to accomplish balance in my life. While exercise is essential, my self-care routine involves more than just working out my body and eating right. It also involves taking care of my mind by creating, learning and growing; and my spirit by feeding it God’s Word and exercising …
You are probably expecting me to list some great books that I have been reading this summer. I used to be an avid reader so I totally would have in the past; now, I no longer have the time. And when I do read, it is for information. For example, the one book I will …
I like being joyful so I was pleased to learn that Jesus wants us to have an abundance of it (John 15:11). It isn’t always easy to experience the fullness of joy though, especially when circumstances are as difficult as they are now. So here are five things that bring me joy when depression tries …
I went my entire life into adulthood before I ever even heard of Juneteenth, and it’s no wonder since it was not recognized in my home state of Michigan until 2005. So if you have never heard of this holiday, you are not alone. It is one, however, that I do think everyone should learn …
