by Mary Sorrentino | Jun 5, 2012 | Christianity, Courage, Faith, Family, Friendship, Life Choices, Living on Purpose, Marriage, Relationships, Remembering
As I sat enjoying a peaceful day off on Memorial Day last week, American Flags flew throughout the neighborhood to honor and remember those who gave their lives so bravely, that we might continue to live and pursue our dreams in the “land of the free.” My...
by Mary Sorrentino | May 7, 2012 | Christianity, Chronic Illness, Courage, Depression, Exercise, Faith, Family, Friendship, Health, Life Choices, Living on Purpose, Marriage, Relationships, Waiting
I hate waiting. To me waiting feels a lot like being stuck in the mud ~ unable to move forward and impossible to go back. It’s an uncomfortable place. But when I think back on my childhood, I realize that waiting was not always difficult for me. I remember the...
by Mary Sorrentino | May 2, 2012 | Christianity, Chronic Illness, Courage, Depression, Exercise, Faith, Family, Friendship, Health, Life Choices, Living on Purpose, Marriage, Relationships, Waiting
Recognize that waiting is not abnormal or out of the ordinary. You will go from one waiting room to another to another in this life. Ask God to help you make peace with waiting. Make waiting a productive place. Just like bringing that good book to the doctor’s...
by Mary Sorrentino | Mar 6, 2012 | Christianity, Courage, Exercise, Faith, Fear, Friendship, Health, Life Choices, Living on Purpose, Relationships
Spring is in the air a bit early this year for most of the country. Here in the Atlanta area, it’s not that unusual to be seeing daffodils peeking up their heads in late February, but my sisters up in Chicago are surely not accustomed to having the signs of...
by Mary Sorrentino | Feb 5, 2012 | Alcoholism, Anger, Christianity, Courage, Faith, Family, Fear, Friendship, Life Choices, Living on Purpose, Marriage, Relationships
It’s that time of year again ~ love is in the air and Cupid is pointing his arrow in every card shop, discount store and grocery chain in town. Red and pink hearts fly above our heads in Walmart, while heart shaped boxes filled with ooie-gooie chocolates line...
by Mary Sorrentino | Feb 1, 2012 | Christianity, Courage, Faith, Family, Friendship, Living on Purpose, Marriage, Relationships
God’s love is like no other. It is counter cultural. It is life transforming. It is life giving. The lyrics to this 1985 Amy Grant hit say it far better than I ever could. But don’t just read the words. You really have to Watch and Listen to this great...