In life, it is vitally important to do the right thing. That doesn’t mean it is always – or even often – easy, but that should never deter us. Determining what to do in life based on an easiness factor should never be our compass. Challenges help us grow and shape our character. I’ve heard […]
Encouragement
Things Could Not Be Better
Things could not be better. The thought mulled around in my head. They really could not be better. I was being literal, no sarcasm intended. If you truly believe that God is working all things together for your good, things could not be better. I just sat there and considered the truth of the statement. […]
Guard Your Heart
Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. – Proverbs 4:23 Your heart determines the course of your life. Can you even fathom the importance of guarding it well? You should carefully evaluate all that you do, who you spend your time with, what you read and watch. It […]
High School Fashion Show
One of the perks of owning a boutique is getting to participate in fashion shows and events. So far this year we have participated in two fashion shows – one as part of a fundraiser for the local arts council and the other was a high school fashion show. It sounds rather glamorous, doesn’t it, […]
The Value of Questions
I was recently shown the value of questions. Once pointed out to me, it seems quite obvious, but up until then I’m not sure I had realized the value they hold. Questions are something I almost have a love / hate relationship with. As in they are one of the best tools for me to […]
He Fills My Life with Good Things
He fills my life with good things. -Psalm 103:5a It is so important to realize the many ways that God fills our lives with good things! Be it the extraordinary or the everyday moments, His love and kindness is evident everywhere we look. And it is vital that we look, that we appreciate, that we […]
All You Can Do
Before you get your list of complaints ready to share with another, be sure you are doing all you can do in the situation. Because in many situations you can usually do more. Give more grace, be kinder, more understanding, etc. I was reminded of this just the other day. Not directly, in a more […]
Complete Trust
Complete trust. Absolute. Unquestioning. That is how we can trust God in our lives! His Word is full of His promises, His laws, and His expectations for His people. When we follow those laws, seek Him with our whole heart, pursue Him in all we do, we strengthen our trust and learn to follow Him […]
When You Grow Up
Have you ever wondered what you are going to be when you grow up? I imagine it is something most young adults ponder! The whole world lies open before them and opportunity is just knocking at their door. The potential of what you might do and could be is exciting to say the least. But […]
Complete Surrender
What is complete surrender? To me, it is not letting things become too important to me. Yes, I definitely believe we should be hopeful and get our hopes up, but at the same time not hold too tightly to what we are hoping for. It used to be that I was cautious and careful not […]