Lather, rinse, repeat – familiar words often found on a shampoo bottle. I remember hearing them used humorously in a TV show we were watching and they just sort of stuck. I rather see it as representing trying something – be it making or breaking a habit, taking on a new job, or some such, […]
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Using Your Talents
Are you using your talents well? This isn’t the time for hiding your light under a bushel, but rather owning your God-given skills to serve Him and others to the best of your ability. Different people have different skills. Some people use a screwdriver like it is an extension of their arm. They zip in […]
Waiting on the Rain
While my parents are out of state I am helping water the outdoor plants. Any other day the rain doesn’t really matter to me. True, I try to schedule my errands around it, but it doesn’t make or break my plans. But this evening as I stepped outside and noticed the clouds rolling in and […]
Can You Imagine?
Can you imagine what God has in store for you? Can you imagine all the incredible ways He will show up and bring things together in remarkable ways? The Role God Plays What role does God play in your life? Is He someone you talk to throughout the day or only when things get tough? […]
The Art of Tidying Up
The art of tidying up is valuable. It can take you from chaos to order, disaster to a clear picture. Many people live with disorder – they don’t know how to get things organized. But instead of choosing to live with it, what if we chose the art of tidying up? Start Small But Deliberately […]
Never Stop Improving
Not too long ago, Lowe’s slogan used to be Never Stop Improving. I couldn’t help but be inspired by that. Never stop improving isn’t limited to home improvement projects, but is in reality a great mindset for an incredible life! Living a Christian Life As Christians, we should always be working on learning God’s Word […]
Navigating the Unknown
Sometimes life can throw a lot at us at one time, can’t it? A lot of opportunities, a lot of requests, a lot of demands, etc. Navigating the unknown, figuring what to say yes to and what to gracefully decline can be challenging. The beauty of it is that God knows right where He has […]
A House is Built
I like thinking about how a house is built. I work for a residential construction company and enjoy hearing a glimpse of all the details that go into homes. It amazes me the order, the complexity and the beautiful results. In addition to that, I admire the architecture and character of older homes. I dream […]
The Best Year of Your Life
This year could be the best year of your life! No matter where you are right now, a simple perspective shift has the potential to lead to that. And once you realize that and lean in to it, magic happens! (okay, not really magic, but brighter days and exciting possibilities!) Pressing Forward One of the […]
Beautiful Destinations
Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations is a picturesque wall plaque I have hanging my room. It’s a good reminder that there are highs and lows in life, trials and victories, and the hard things typically lead to beautiful things. Order and Balance One thing I think I’ve noticed about life is that God […]