purposeful & authentic living
Not sure if it was the length of time we spent hiking or just that it was our first time here but I had a few thoughts strike me as I was journeying along. Most of the time my family was waaay ahead of me because somebody had to stop every few moments capturing everything.…
Continue reading ➞ Hiking Mount Apsan reflections: 1. slow down 2. share your difficulties too
What are you passionate about? Wouldn't it be great to get PAID doing what you love? I have a lot of interests. A lot. But when I narrow down what might work for me as far as getting paid in the future, I'm thinking of writing and being on church staff. Yes, I'd be willing…
Continue reading ➞ Facing the military retirement transition Part 2: What are you passionate about?
On this date 10 years ago, I was officially honorably discharged from my time in the military. This is a look back at the names, uniforms and campaign slogans used during my 12 years of Active duty US Army service. I'm still serving today but in a different way. Ten years today discharged from the…
"She has a graduate degree but isn't doing anything with it." "I'm a full time volunteer." "Stay at home mom." "My formal career ended 10 years ago to raise my kids." Well, it's that time for me to start thinking about getting back into the workforce now that my spouse is looking at retirement from…
A letter to you To all the parents who have just said 'goodbye' to their children as they head off to school for the day: you are in my prayers. Remember Jesus loves them more than you do. He gave ALL of Himself for them and for you to have an opportunity to be back…
You want to know how I KNOW there is a God who sees and that prayer works? My daughter said THIS was delicious after I whipped this concoction together for dinner (just made it up) while dealing with a meltdown from another as I was trying to cook. Thank God for food in the fridge…
Sejana Shines 