The Blog
to encourage your heart and
add a lift to your step
The Blog
to encourage your heart and
add a lift to your step
Has Rejection Left You Feeling Unworthy?
God is on the move again. And, in ways I never could have expected. He's showing me He still has a plan for my life, and it is good. Eighteen months ago, however, I found myself in a different place. I found myself feeling unworthy, unaccepted, and unwanted. Rejection...
Putting One Foot In Front Of The Other
My husband and I are again training for the annual bicycle ride across Iowa that happens each July. This will be our fourth RAGBRAI (Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa) together on our tandem bicycle. The ride starts on a Sunday on the west edge of the...
Believing The Greatest Years Of Life Are Ahead
Recently I had a conversation with a friend whose family member had just passed away at the age of 81. After sharing my sympathy for my friend's loss, a realization smacked me right between the eyes. Eighty one is only 32 years away. Gulp. It's no secret I'll be 49...
You Are More Than You Think You Are
I'm just a mom. I'm just a wife. I am nobody special. Ever thought or said similar statements? I've been known to categorize myself in boxes. In one box I am a mom. In another, I'm a wife. Yet, in separate others, I'm a writer, a follower of Jesus, a sister, a friend,...
15 Simple Ways To Rest (That Don’t Involve Sleep)
That season in life was a blur. Our children were young and their schedules were full. I felt like a full-time taxi driver most days. My ill mother had just moved in with us. She was too weak to care for herself, and it just made sense to bring her into our home until...
When Trouble Appears To Be Everywhere
Jesus knew what He was talking about when He said "in this world you will have trouble." (John 16:33 NIV) For sure. This world is full of trouble. Broken hearts. Smashed dreams. Severed relationships. Wars and rumors of wars. Terrorist attacks. Sick bodies. Damaged...
