Phyllis Sather, Author at phyllis-sather.com

A Life of Gratitude: 21 Days to Overcoming Self-Pity and Negativity by Shelley Hitz

Biblical EncouragementMarch 20, 2013540Views 0Likes 5Comments

A Life of Gratitude: 21 Days to Overcoming Self-Pity and Negativity By Shelley Hitz About the Book: During a season of transition in my life, I found myself overwhelmed with negative emotions like self-pity and a complaining spirit. It was as if a dark cloud had descended over me. I prayed and asked God for wisdom on…

There have been times that I've hurriedly written down my angry, frustrated thoughts and feelings. After that I usually feel calm enough to read what I've written. That is usually quite eye opening for me.

Do I Really Feel Like That?

Biblical EncouragementMarch 13, 2013515Views 0Likes 13Comments

“It is often in the unguarded moments that our talk reveals our inner life.” Mille Stamm This is one of the many reasons I journal. I've gotten used to pouring my heart out to the Lord, sometimes complaining and sometimes rejoicing. Regardless of which mode I’m in the Lord listens patiently to my despair or enjoys (I hope)…

A Life of Gratitude

Biblical EncouragementFebruary 26, 2013667Views 0Likes 4Comments

Today I have the pleasure of having Shelley Hitz to tell us about her book - A Life of Gratitude. It's one I've read and appreciated so I wanted you to be able to hear about it from her. By Shelley Hitz About the Book: A Life of Gratitude: How to Overcome Self-Pity and…

Is Homeschooling Really for Us?

HomeschoolFebruary 20, 2013565Views 0Likes 9Comments

Today I get to review the book by this title written by my friend Beth Cranford. Is Homeschooling Really For Us? By Beth Cranford Beth has written the book we've all needed at one time or another. At 21 pages it’s really more of a booklet, and I easily read it in one sitting. But it is a…

More Blogs to Bless You Found While I Was Snowed In

Biblical EncouragementFebruary 13, 2013481Views 0Likes 0Comments

We actually got snowed in during our recent 9 inch snowfall. My husband and son went to church early in the truck with 4-wheel drive, but I decided not to attempt in in the van. So…after reading some Scripture and praying with my girls I spent some time looking at sites I rarely have…

I've been doing my annual purge of our file cabinets, not one of my favorite things to do, but when my dear husband decided to paint my little office work space and put up a new light fixture it encouraged me to keep going and get with my new neater look.

Blogs to Bless You

Biblical EncouragementFebruary 6, 2013918Views 0Likes 28Comments

Before I've been doing my annual purge of our file cabinets, not one of my favorite things to do, but when my dear husband decided to paint my little office work space and put up a new light fixture it encouraged me to keep going and get with my new neater look. I've filled two grocery bags with…

The world operates on vision. God’s people live by revelation. The world seeks grand and noble purposes and goals to achieve. People dream up the greatest and most satisfying things in which they can invest their lives.

We Live By Revelation

Biblical EncouragementJanuary 30, 2013710Views 0Likes 5Comments

This week I will be guest posting at Blessed Beyond A Doubt Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But happy is he who keeps the law. Proverbs 29:18 I always look forward to reading devotionals based on this verse because it is our foundation verse for our book Purposeful Planning. This one…