by Lisa Jordan | Feb 26, 2013 | Writing
Rejection, though undeniably painful, does not have to hold us back from accomplishing what God wants us to do. ~Jennifer Benson Shuldt After entering one of my first writing contests, I was determined never to enter another. After all, my low scores attested to...
by Lisa Jordan | Feb 25, 2013 | Faith
After our youngest son had learned to ride his bike, he earned the nickname, “Crash.” One afternoon, he and Hubby had gone for a ride down the main drive in our neighborhood. Our son wiped out on a patch of gravel alongside the road, resulting in bloody...
by Lisa Jordan | Jan 11, 2013 | Fitness
I can do all things through Him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13 NIV In an effort to experience freedom to its fullest, I’m going to bare my soul and expose the weakest area in my life–my weight and lack of regular exercise. I’m disciplined in...
by Lisa Jordan | Jan 10, 2013 | Marriage
When I was nineteen, I fell in love with this sexy Marine. From the moment he walked through the door in that blue and white striped shirt and blue pants (Miami Vice era), I was captivated by the way he carried himself with confidence. Once I started talking with...
by Lisa Jordan | Jan 7, 2013 | Faith
I started watching the first season of Downton Abbey on Netflix. If you’re not familiar with the show, you can read more about it here: Downton Abbey. While watching a scene with Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes, I paused to write down something Mr. Carson told Mrs....