The Blog
to encourage your heart and
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The Blog
to encourage your heart and
add a lift to your step

198. Beyond Your Bloom: Living a Fruitful Life for God
We continue today in our series, Bloom Where You're Planted. So far this month we've looked at Before You Bloom and While You Bloom--how God is always working, even when we don’t see it. Today, we’re stepping into what happens beyond your bloom—how your growth impacts...

197. While You Bloom: How to Flourish Where You Are
Flourish where you are. Are you doing this? Last week we kicked off this new series of Bloom Where You're Planted, and we took a deep dive into what God may be doing in the seasons before blooming. Today we pause to appreciate the growth God is doing right where we...

196. Before You Bloom: When You Cannot See Progress
We all have seasons where life feels slow, hidden, or far from where we hoped we’d be. But what if the very place you’re in right now—the ordinary, overlooked, or even uncomfortable—was the exact soil God chose for you to bloom? In this three-part series this month,...

195. From Childhood to Now: Real Talk with Karen and Sheila
Little did I know when I moved from one small Iowa town to another in 5th grade, that God would place incredible people in my life who would impact me and influence my life for good for decades. Two of these people join me on the podcast today in our guest episode of...

194. Washing Windows When Your Perspective Becomes Cloudy
Today we continue in our Spring Cleaning for the Soul series. We've discussed clearing out the cobwebs, dusting off weariness, and decluttering our hearts so far in this series. Today we're looking at what to do when your perspective becomes cloudy. Have you ever...

193. Decluttering Your Heart When You Feel Distracted
In today’s episode, we continue in our theme of Spring Cleaning of the Soul. We’re tackling a challenge that so many of us face in our everyday lives—distraction. And if you've been around here for any length of time, you probably know this subject is one I'm...