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Breaking with Complaining

March 21, 2012 Joey Cope 0

When did I fall in love with complaining? It makes me miserable. It makes those around me miserable. It makes me see huge problems that aren’t big at all. It makes me miss good things that are truly huge. Complaining makes me small. Today, I choose not to complain. I [read more]

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The Last Word

February 26, 2012 Joey Cope 0

Ever take a close look at those recipes? You know, the ones that friends scribble out on a 3×5 card when you tell them you want their recipe? Me either — at least not regularly. But I caught a glimpse of one this morning. My eye was drawn to the [read more]

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When starting over seems impossible

February 3, 2012 Joey Cope 2

Occasionally, I find the need to start over. More accurately, I have to start over almost every day. Things I wanted to change yesterday slipped a bit. And I feel like I’m back at yesterday again. Starting over. And feeling a little frustrated with that. As I walk through life, [read more]

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My choices are my choices

February 1, 2012 Joey Cope 0

Today I will make choices that are the best choices for me. Not selfish choices. Choices that tap into the wisdom of friends, family and my Creator. Choices that result in the best I can give others. Not choices made in an effort to change others or make choices for [read more]

A Passing Year

December 30, 2011 Joey Cope 0

I’m intrigued with what’s happening in Samoa today  . . . or perhaps tomorrow. As you probably know, the Samoan government decided to skip across the international dateline this year. So, by government decree, December 30th, was outlawed this year. Thus, today, in Samoa is actually tomorrow, December 31st. What [read more]