Nothing is cast in concrete. A simple reminder that has helped me time and time again to get out of my own way and try new and different things on for size. But the flip side of this is that I don’t like to try at things. There is an invisible line somewhere that divides […]
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What Encourages You?
What encourages you? I had the opportunity to ask someone this recently and they didn’t have an answer right off. Sometimes I think random questions are the best. They inspire us to think in different dimensions than we are used to. So let me ask again, what encourages you? If you can name some things, […]
Remember Why You Started
When things get tough, remember why you started. Isn’t that such a great reminder?! I think it is so good to bear in mind even as we go about our daily lives. It can really help you gauge how important something is to you or how committed you are to a project or idea. Nothing […]
Read Between the Lines
Do you ever read between the lines? Be it a book, a situation, or a conversation, I like to find the deeper meaning. This is especially true when I’m looking for the good in something. Be it a situation that isn’t my favorite or something where I just feel out of place but I know […]
Make Plans
We can make plans, but the Lord directs our steps. As the end of the year approaches, I’m thinking more and more about my goals. What I want to accomplish in the upcoming year and what I want to get done before the end of this year. Note: If you use a planner for scheduling […]
All Things Beautiful
I’ll be honest here, I’m not terribly handy from a mechanical point of view. Yes, I can work my way through things, but it’s not second nature to me. This point was further highlighted when I went to hang some hooks in my room. They hung by two brackets so it wasn’t quite as straightforward […]
Just Wait
I try not to be impatient, really I do. And in my efforts I often grow impatient with myself for not having conquered patience yet! (Rather a vicious cycle!) This past week I was reading my Bible looking for encouragement and any tips on patience I might glean when I came across a lovely verse: […]
Wait for it
Wait for it – whatever your “it” is. If your goal is God’s best and you are looking for His direction, there is no wait too long. These words ring true, and I truly believe them, but if you are at all like me actually living them is where the challenge is. What can we […]
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 […]
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 […]