Living With Gusto

Stay Close to the Shepherd

“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.  And I give to them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.”  John 10:27-28 I love this so much! If we are a follower of Jesus and have a relationship with him,… Continue reading Stay Close to the Shepherd

Keepin' It Real

Flawed? Nope!

Can you relate to this?.... I start to pray...hyperactive brain fires up. I get distracted by everything I see--it doesn't take much. So I close my eyes and immediately my brain fills with moving pictures and my "to do'" list. I apologize to God. I tell Him I'm so sorry I'm such a scatterbrain and… Continue reading Flawed? Nope!

Keepin' It Real, Raw Honest Brave

A Lil’ Bit About Me

I was asked to write my testimony for a women's group I'm a part of. After writing, I thought I'd go ahead and make it public here. There are so many things I’d love to tell you in my her-story, but today I want to mention two pivotal times in my life. First, here’s a… Continue reading A Lil’ Bit About Me

Keepin' It Real

Don’t Apologize!

Oh darling, don't you know that who you are is the most amazing and fabulous gift to the world? Who you are is full of wonder and possibility. You deserve to be loved and fulfilled in what you do. I know it's tough many days. I know some of you are not in an ideal… Continue reading Don’t Apologize!

Keepin' It Real, Living With Gusto

Nope!

“In all things give thanks.” There is a reason the scripture instructs us to live like this. Do you know that negativity can’t live (lodge) in a thankful heart? I had a conversation the other day with a young woman who said something interesting. She said that for some people negativity is all they know.… Continue reading Nope!

Living With Gusto

Whooeee!

I'm just so PROUD of us!Some of you may have wondered if you'd make it through 2020 with your sanity intact. (Mine is still a bit questionable, lol.)But your spirit is resilient and like I've told you, you are amazing my friend!Give yourself grace, darlings. It ain't over yet. But for sho 'nuff you have… Continue reading Whooeee!

Living With Gusto, Mimi's Messages

Come Sing For JOY!

Have you ever shouted for sheer joy in church?Celebrated God?Burst with thankfulness? If not, we should. He is worthy of more celebration than a touchdown by your favorite team. It's no shock that I can get a bit loud in church-lol. I just can't contain my joy in who God is and what He has… Continue reading Come Sing For JOY!

Living With Gusto

You Can Choose to Start Anew

So here we are...a new year, a new beginning. Many of us are worn out. Some of us had too much to bear in 2020. Some of us actually had some really good stuff happen this past year. However you feel, just know that you do have choices. It may not feel like it, but… Continue reading You Can Choose to Start Anew

Living With Gusto, Words To Help

Calendars Are Here!

A little late, but here are my new calendar designs. I have two sizes available. These calendars are sure to inspire, motivate, and encourage you. We ALL need that, especially after this crazy year! Order early to take advantage of these prices (printer had a sale) and to receive it by Christmas for gifting. To… Continue reading Calendars Are Here!

Living With Gusto

You Are MORE!

  It doesn't matter what is being said about you. It doesn't matter what others think of you. What matters is what you think of yourself! And if you believe lies about yourself, then you will act on those lies instead of the truth. Any words that make you seem "less than" the amazing person… Continue reading You Are MORE!