Every task we undertake, every job we do, every interaction we participate in – it should be all for God’s glory. I almost titled this It’s Not All About You, because that’s the message I want to remind each of us of, but rather than say what it’s not, I thought it might be better […]
Encouragement
How To Level Up
I found myself staring at the store inventory shelves. It had been a long day, a long week even, and it was only Wednesday. In between shop keep work and online work I do for other companies and the work I still needed to do around the shop – it had been a day. We […]
Life of Your Dreams
Are you living the life of your dreams? Do you wake up each day, excited at the possibility it holds? Do you have hopes and dreams you are pursuing? If your answer is a resounding “yes!“, good for you! But if your answer is a wistful “I wish“, keep reading. What Are Your Dreams? You […]
Change the Narrative
What does it mean to change the narrative? When we change the narrative, we change the way something is perceived or accepted. Elijah I got to thinking about this while reading through the Old Testament. I was reading about Elijah and how he challenged those who worshiped Baal. They were sure that their god was […]
Hope in the Lord
Where is your hope? What keeps you encouraged and optimistic for the future? What keeps your faith strong? Our hope is in the Lord. He alone is our constant, the one who will never fail us. The other night I was driving home. I really enjoy driving, I have a comfy ride and it is […]
Happy Surprises
How do you feel about happy surprises? Do you love them and look forward to them? Or are you more the type who doesn’t like to be surprised? I love a good surprise! Something that delights, encourages, and refreshes! Even the most simple of things – someone popping in the store for a minute, receiving […]
Finding the Magic in Ordinary Days
Do you find the magic in ordinary days? The things that make you pause and marvel, catch your breath in astonishment and excitement, thrill at the wonder of it all? Now when I say magic, I don’t really mean magic as in witchcraft or some such, but rather as in the wonder of something incredible! […]
Slow Down Summer
Why couldn’t you slow down summer? I heard the song playing on the radio and had to agree just a bit. Even though summer can be a bit quieter at the shop (I think largely due to the hot weather), work on other levels hasn’t slowed at all. And that got me to thinking how […]
Mindset Shift
A mindset shift is an amazingly powerful thing. It can take any situation and make sense of it. And once you’ve made sense of something you can begin to understand and wrap your mind around it. A mindset shift doesn’t erase struggles or pain, but it does help put them in their proper light. Mindset […]
I Can Do All Things Through Christ
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. – Phil. 4:13 Ooh, I have so much to share. It is exciting and incredible and also sobering and full of so much responsibility. That verse above – how seriously do you take it? I’m sure you recognize it, but do you truly believe it? […]