When you play it small, you play it safe. But when you take a chance, a calculated risk, exciting outcomes enter the equation. Small efforts and requests may lead to safe answers and minimal disruption, but as Christians are we really called to lead lives of insignificance? The Circle Maker I am currently reading a […]
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Dream Big Again
Dream Big Again – I read that phrase the other day and it really resounded with me! I want to be sure I dream big, because I serve an incredible, unlimited God! This year has been one of a lot of work, long hours, and wait-and-see situations. Reading that phrase sparked something inside of me! […]
What Could Go Right
Instead of wondering about things not working out, what if you considered what could go right. What if things were to come together in your favor. Your hopes, your dreams, all coming together in God’s perfect time – that’s a beautiful dream and a beautiful way to think. You know we don’t get brownie points […]
Never Take Counsel of Your Fears
General Stonewall Jackson was approached by a timorous subordinate general who admitted grave doubts about a planned military sortie. “General Jackson,” he said, “I’m afraid of this. I fear we can’t quite carry it off.” Jackson replied, “General, never take counsel of your fears.” I came across this quote in a book I’ve read and […]
Confident Hope
Do you have a confident hope in what God has for you? Are you certain of Who holds your future and Who guides your steps? “I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in Him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the […]
Choose Faith Over Fear
Sometimes our mind races, concerns pop up, worst-case-scenarios play in our heads. And sometimes it’s over the smallest things. We’ve learned to choose faith in the big things that could potentially be very concerning. But what about the little things? The pesky ones that almost don’t deserve mention? I can’t help but think those are […]
When One Door Closes
“When one door closes another opens.” – Alexander Graham Bell First off, I had no idea this saying was credited to Alexander Graham Bell! Closed doors typically surprise me. I guess I don’t often feel that the answer in life is very often no. Rather “wait” seems to be the result of the unknown. Rarely […]
Scared and Excited
Seeing dreams come to pass can be scary. This never fails to surprise me. If they are dreams of mine – or even something I’m hoping for – then why is it intimidating and scary, in addition to being exciting?! I remember a line out of a movie I saw ages ago and the main […]
Highlights of 2023
This year has been a bit of a blur, hasn’t it? I can’t believe we are already rapidly approaching June! What have been some of your highlights of 2023 so far? I can’t help but think that one of the best ways to live with gratitude and intention is to not just show up for […]
Preparing for the Unknown
Preparing for the unknown can be complicated. Since it is unknown, it can be difficult to determine how much or what exactly to prepare. In town, we have a high profile court case coming to our small city. To say it is the largest thing we will most likely see in town in our lifetime […]