Do you ever go through the routines of life without thinking? Maybe it's because you had a long day and you're tired. Or you find your creative juices drained and checking off the next box off the to-do list seems to require more energy than you have.At the end of a long day last week, I packed up an empty box that contained some cardboard pieces. Piled up in the kitchen, I felt too tired to … [Read more...] about When You Feel Like Recycled Goods
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What Happens When You Hide from the Storms
The sky darkened within a matter of minutes. I was already wearing my running shoes and had determined that this time I would make it out that door. I was overdue for a run and need to get back in training mode. Half marathons don't happen without practice.So I kissed my husband and his last words were "It's looking a little cloudy." He was absolutely right; there was no doubt that I would get … [Read more...] about What Happens When You Hide from the Storms
Finding A Place of Refuge
It's the time of year when we look forward to summer! Have you planned a much-needed vacation? Are you going to hide away in the mountains or camp by the beach? Maybe it's been a lean year financially and your rest is taking a Saturday off work to sit on the back porch and sip sweet tea for a day. I'm a huge advocate of rest and relaxation because I know I need to do more of it.Sometimes I … [Read more...] about Finding A Place of Refuge
Every Word of God Is True
Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Proverbs 30:5I know it's not Friday, but I started preaching to myself from the April Topical Trusting God Bible Reading Challenge and God whispered to my heart. Yes. Share that. Believing God Some think religion is for sissies, wimps or the faint of heart. I know a few people who believe that it's crazy to … [Read more...] about Every Word of God Is True
A Prayer for Boldness
Whether starting a small business, adopting a baby, or moving across state lines, acting on life's big decisions requires significant character. Wisdom and understanding? Yes. Deep desire and passion? Yes. But one thing larger-than-life decisions require is completely undeniable.That one trait? Boldness.A little over a week ago, a friend and I sat down and talked about what God is doing in … [Read more...] about A Prayer for Boldness
If You Think Faith Is About the Rules
Are you a rule keeper or a rebel? All of us have a natural tendency towards one or the other, perhaps according to the circumstances of a situation. I have a confession to make- I'm a rule keeper. A rule follower. Someone who actually likes the rules and gets upset when others break them. My husband will tell you: I'm the one who always puts the grocery cart back in the parking lot corral, and … [Read more...] about If You Think Faith Is About the Rules
Keep Going
There are times when life gets really tough and putting one foot in front of the other is all you can do. Perhaps you are going through a relationship difficulty and it's making life more than hard. Maybe you're in the middle of unemployment and have more month than money. Or perhaps personal or family health problems are causing major distress.Whatever it is, today I simply want to encourage … [Read more...] about Keep Going
7up Prayer Challenge
Have you ever told someone you would pray for them, but then life got busy and you forgot to write it down? Or you wrote it down and then it was a "my dog ate my homework" scenario? Maybe you noticed someone really discouraged, a friend, relative, or co-worker, and you wanted to remember to lift them up in prayer?Praying for others requires being intentional.Today I have a super solution … [Read more...] about 7up Prayer Challenge