Sharla Fritz

The New Math of Self-Worth

Sharla September 18, 2018

Do you have an outfit in your closet that always reaps compliments? Many clothes in my closet are a deep peach color. I love this color because whenever I wear it, I receive comments like, “That color looks fabulous on you.” or “You should wear that color all the time!” So of course when I’m […]

One Essential Item For Your Spiritual Wardrobe

Sharla September 4, 2018

A while back I needed a new pair of black pants. This simple wardrobe item should have been easy to find but I needed to visit four of my favorite stores and try on at least 15 pairs of slacks before I found a pair that fit my shape and my height. Why was I […]

Spring Cleaning: Let’s Throw Out Stored Hurt

Sharla May 29, 2018

Some things get better with age. Quality wine improves over the years. Some varieties of cheeses need time to age. Clothes generally do not improve with age. Cotton t-shirts fade. Shoes get worn out. Wool sweaters get moth holes. Another thing that does not get better over time is stored hurts. Pain and hurt […]

Spring Cleaning: Let’s Throw Out Regret

Sharla May 15, 2018

Last week we had dinner with some friends who told us about their philosophy of buying souvenirs while on a trip: “If you think you really want the item, get it. If you think you might regret it if you don’t get it, buy it. You may never have a chance to buy […]

Spring Cleaning: Let’s Throw Out False Guilt

Sharla May 1, 2018

When I’m cleaning out my closet, the hardest things for me to throw out are the items I feel guilty about not wearing. I see the gray slacks I bought at one of my favorite stores–slacks I paid a lot of money for–slacks that I was sure would be an asset to my wardrobe. […]

Spring Cleaning: Let’s Throw Out Expectations

Sharla April 17, 2018

Expectations. I have a bunch of clothes in my closet that I should throw out because they have failed to live up to my expectations. the “slim-secret” jeans that actually reveal every secret of my figure the jacket that I thought would coordinate with so many outfits, but I have yet to find a […]

Being or Doing

Sharla April 10, 2018

“Turn left. At a quarter of a mile turn right.” When my husband and I get in the car at our home in the Chicago area to visit relatives in Missouri, we plug in our GPS device and get directions for every turn. And turn we do, left and right and left again…until we get […]

Spring Cleaning: Let’s Throw Out Comparison

Sharla April 3, 2018

Spring is here–at least according to the calendar. So it’s time to do a little spring cleaning. For me, spring cleaning involves vacuuming under the furniture (It’s amazing how much dust can accumulate under beds and behind desks!) And doing jobs I tend to neglect. (The other day I hit a lampshade with the […]

Practicing Lent: Submission

Sharla March 27, 2018

One day, when our children were ages three and six, my husband came home from work and announced, “Let’s homeschool next year.” My first thought was, “That’s easy for you to say since you wouldn’t be the one doing it.” My second thought was, “I’ve already told God that homeschooling is something I would NEVER […]

Practicing Lent: Kindness

Sharla March 20, 2018

My mother, Lorna, is an expert in practicing kindness. She bakes apple pies for the people who mow her lawn and shovel her snow. She makes meals for those who are ill. She takes the time to visit people in nursing homes and hospitals. She often practices the Spiritual discipline of kindness. Spiritual disciplines are […]

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