Paula's Daily Devotions

When toddlers are learning to put sentences together, sometimes they will revert back to “pointing and grunting” instead of “saying what they are wanting”. As parents, instead of giving in and giving them what we know they are wanting, we more than likely say to them, “Use your words”. This is how they learn to express themselves in a respectful and useful manner. To get what their little hearts want at the moment, they have to request it with words that reflect that desire i

Remember that old song that says, “when you’re smiling, the whole world smiles with you”? There needs to be another verse that says, “when you’ve cranky and always finding fault with everything, the whole world avoids your company!” I mean really…who enjoys time with someone who is always a “Debbie-Downer”? The air is just sucked out of the room when they open their mouth. If that is you, maybe you haven’t even realized how your attitude affects others. That negative approach

One of the things I miss in my cottage is a crackling fire in a fireplace. Who doesn’t enjoy sitting quietly by the fire enjoying a nice cup of coffee? You say, “I don’t drink coffee!” Okay then tea…or let’s just say the beverage of choice. I just know that it is in those quiet moments we sometimes reflect on those we love and cherish. We don’t need a fire to be thankful; it is a matter of allowing our hearts to overflow with love for Jesus and others. It is taking time out o