Are there habits, attitudes, toxic relationships that need to go? What about self-doubt and worry? Do you want to stop second guessing yourself and end negative self-talk? Do you (or I) want to bring any of that into a brand-new year? Of course we don’t. So how do we stop holding on to the practices that don’t serve us well?
Read MoreEach time I glanced at the tree I was reminded to pray. The simple act of adding name tags changed my focus and renewed my faith. The name tags shifted my focus from my tough season to praying for others. As I prayed for my family, friends, and ministries I was reminded of the true meaning of the holiday season – Jesus Christ.
Read MoreAs I was growing up one of my least favorite answers was "we'll just have to wait and see". I wanted a yes or no - but not a wait and see. In a world that longs for certainty- wait and see offers little promise. When you are in the Drs office the statement "let’s wait and see how this progresses" may elicit fear. In family situations, wait and see can create tension. In our spiritual life wait and see can challenge us to greater faith or bring discouragement.
Read MoreNow, I think about all the moms, who will find community and encouragement from What if? Moments for Moms. Moms coming together to celebrate small victories, learn new recipes, and find clarity with Mental Health Moments by Dr. Brooks Gibbs. This new season is launching because Ashley was willing to start.
Read MoreAs she said those words, I remember that petite young woman that visited by my office about 15 years ago. She entered my office with a God given dream that seemed impossible. Yet she obeyed God and just got started.
Read MoreIt’s been years since I took that call, but it’s a conversation I will never forget. Today when people contact me to say a Bridges episode or guest touched their life, I remember Norma the praying viewer. I think about all the prayers that have been offered in faith by people I may never meet. It’s the behind-the scenes prayers that fuel the Bridges show and bring daily encouragement to people across the nation. Today’s Secret is worth sharing – God has people (we don’t even know) praying for us right this moment.
Read MoreSecret #2 Trust Your Gut
Read MoreThis is one of those moments best shared over coffee but since that is not an option right this moment --- I will tell you now. There I was on LIVE TV interviewing a nervous guest. Most of her responses were just one word. One-word answers make for a long interview. Then I decided to take a drink of water. Somehow the sip of water concluded with me spilling the entire glass of water all over the front of my dress. We were LIVE on the air ----so that’s a really BIG oops. Please tell me you can feel my pain or at least understand how totally embarrassed I felt right at that moment.
Read MoreFacing her life meant that she had to quit blame shifting. Instead, Christy had to accept that her divorce and single mom status were a result of her own choices. When we are in particularly hard seasons, accepting our life “as is” is not always easy. However, when we accept what is and ask for God’s help, He will answer. He stands ready to help, whether we are suffering as a result of our own mistakes – or if we are hurting because of the poor choices of other people.
Read MoreRecently, Author • Speaker • Media Coach • Radio Host Cynthia L. Simmons contacted me (Monica Schmelter) for an interview on our latest book Messy to Meaningful. Here is her BLOG and a link to the radio interview below.
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