Welcome to April! I pray you had a blessed, joyful Easter celebration and that the boundless love of Jesus fills your heart today. If life is slowing down and you like that, great. If not, find something to spice it up! If you are busy and you like that, “You go, Girl”! If you are like me, buckle-up your seatbelt, because busy is not a strong enough word!
Why Smile Through Pain? “You have a beautiful smile!” “You always have a smile on your face! “I knew you were here because I heard you laugh!” These are statements I hear all the time. Does this mean I am a happy, carefree Christian who has no problems or troubles? NO! Let me explain. When my Mom reached a ‘certain age’ she looked to be unhappy all the time. I knew she had a loving, Christian heart, so I would ask, “Mom, what’s wrong?” Her answer was always, “Nothing.” I was perplexed. One day Mom’s answer changed, “Nothing is wrong. Why do you ask?” “Well, you always have a sad face, turned down lips,” I replied. Her response was, “Oh, when you get older your lips thin (actually they curl in).” That got me to thinking. Mom always looked happier when she had lipstick on, so maybe that was the answer. ... (click here to read the entire article) |