It takes a special kind of faith to believe even when you cannot see. As a child, I remember I used to worry about not being able to see. It was as if a fear lurked over me just a bit, a fear of losing my eyesight. I physically depend on my vision a lot […]
Encouragement
Never Give Up
Never give up – something we cannot be reminded of too often! We must never give up on God’s promises, on His love, on His favor, etc. Sometimes the enemy can appear to win or the situation may look a little extra bleak, but that is not the time to grow weary. Light always triumphs […]
Promises, Protection, and Provision
In the midst of my work, these three Ps hit me: Promises, Protection, and Provision. Sometimes things are murky or times are uncertain, and to know that we can always look to God because His faithfulness is perfect is a terrific comfort! As I paused my work and considered these three Ps, I decided I […]
Out with the Old
“Out with the old and in with the new.” A familiar turn of phrase, to be sure. The idea of a refresh and restart, sparkling and new, has a certain allure. Many saw 2020 as the worst year ever and are rushing towards 2021 as if a new year will solve all the problems and […]
Finish the Task
“…be strong and finish the task…” – Zechariah 8:9 Though just a fragment of a verse, these words stood out to me. I needed the encouragement. It had been a long week and work seemed to be piling up on every front. Now I know that happens sometimes and we’re equal to the tasks God […]
Learn Something New
“I’m wanting to learn something new, so I’m learning how to cook more in the kitchen,” my friend mentioned to me as we were chatting one evening. “What is something new that you are learning?” she asked, catching me completely off guard. “Between work and such, I’m not really pursuing anything personally,” I confessed. The […]
How to Become an Exceptional Worker
There seems to be a void when it comes to finding good help. Perhaps it is the lack of training or the absence of personal responsibility. At any rate, what can we do about it? How can we work on ourselves and inspire others? Setting goals, holding ourselves accountable, and keeping our word are a […]
A New Take on Women’s Rights
“Vote for women’s rights.” I remember hearing the chant in an old movie we watched together growing up. I really didn’t have a clue what the chant meant, but as is true for most children, I didn’t see the need to understand before I went around repeating it. My poor parents…! Fast forward to the […]
How to Make Gratitude a Way of Life
I’ve recently had an epiphany on how to make gratitude a way of life and I want to share it with you! I’m afraid it comes from a weakness of mine. (Why do we learn our best lessons when weak?!) I was frustrated with someone. Not in an enormously dramatic way, more of a petty […]
Love Never Gives Up
In our shop we have a lovely sign that quotes 1 Corinthians 13 – Love is patient, love is kind, etc. I believe this verse is one of the most important to remember as it describes in detail what all love is and how we should seek to emulate it. The importance of love is […]