Isn’t it incredible that spring is around the corner? We’ve been transitioning Christmas items to winter at the shop and will soon be swapping them out for spring. Seasons change is so refreshing and energizing, I think! Much as we as humans resist change, the consistency of God’s nature and the patterns of the seasons […]
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Playing Catch Up
I don’t know about you, but I find myself playing catch up with projects. There are quieter seasons and busier seasons. And in those busy seasons it seems a bit of a trick to catch anything up without something else slipping behind. And I get that that’s my choice. It is directly connected to what […]
Brighter Days Ahead
There are always brighter days ahead. Whether you are in a trying time or on top of the world, when we give God our best, there is always something to anticipate! A Thrill of Hope I love that phrase, “a thrill of hope, a weary world rejoices”. The world is so crazy right now. Terrible […]
Enthusiasm Makes the Difference
Enthusiasm Makes the Difference – isn’t that an inspiring book title?! Now that I’ve discovered Norman Vincent Peale I just knew I had to read it. I appreciate his take on the importance of living an enthusiastic life. His reminds us that one’s perspective or paradigm can be the difference between excelling and merely existing. […]
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! […]
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 […]