Penned this on my daughter's wedding day as I watched her prepare to begin a new life with the man she loves... Almost a year ago… on a Friday morning… I called her. She was in a hospital bed and [...]
Have you ever been so angry with someone... that you bristle when you hear their name? Is there a person that has disappointed you so terribly that even thinking about the thought of him or her leads to tears welling [...]
photo credit Who doesn't like comfort? Whether it's a person, place, thing, or idea we tend to like that with which we are familiar. But God doesn't put us here to be comfortable. He is constantly seeking to stretch us [...]
It's the last Monday in July and we are closing out our theme of "Celebration". I introduced you to my friend Michelle last week when she came over to help me make Garden Vegetable Soup... Join me this week for [...]
What are you doing to lose weight? I got that question about seven times yesterday at church. My answer is always the same. Eat less and move more. That's all it is people. But I have been guilty in the [...]
I'm still celebrating my birthday. Why not? The month of July is my p-l-a-y-g-r--o-u-n-d! Any excuse is a good excuse to celebrate right? I figure that same idea applies to celebrating others too. A birthday is good reason to celebrate but [...]
Today's my birthday. And I'm sick. Booooooooo... No matter. I've still recorded the podcast to share my birthday thoughts with you. And sick or well, it's my birthday and I'm going to celebrate doggone it! But let's just say that [...]
You asked some questions. Today I'll give some answers. But here's my disclaimer... I am not God. I am not the Bible. I am not a preacher, theologian, or a saint. I'm just Chrystal. A girl who... loves God... and loves [...]
When we work hard on changing our thoughts in an effort to change our lives, wouldn't it be so much easier if we could do that in a vacuum? One of the things that makes any kind of change in life [...]
I've had the opportunity in the last few weeks to share my thoughts in a few different places online. Just in case you missed them, I thought I'd point you in the direction of a little encouragement. Encouragement #1 Today [...]
