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
Pressing On When You Feel Like Giving Up
Giving up would be a lot easier. Ever felt like that? Maybe you're feeling it today. Giving up on a dream because it's just not happening fast enough. Giving up on your marriage because you've "had enough." Giving up on a goal because it's becoming to hard to achieve....
When It Looks Like A Tough Day
On the outside, it looks as if it could be a tough day. It's a foggy, dreary morning here in Iowa. It's a Monday. And to top it off, we're starting the week after turning our clocks forward over the weekend, and many of us struggle adjusting to the Daylight Saving...
When Our Mess-Ups Are Good
If there was one thing, or situation, or moment from your past you could do over, what would it be? Friend, I have so many. Too many to name here. But a few of mine are... Making a better choice at a party in high school. Not saying the words, "I hate you" to my...
Busting Bubbles & Being “Middle-Aged”
I think I've been living in a bubble. One that was popped when I was recently described by two words... Middle-aged. What?? Me?? Yes, that's right. Someone labeled me as a "middle-aged" woman. I've never thought of myself as such, and it's the first time I've heard...
When It’s Time To Listen To Different Words
There are days when the world tells us terrible things. Things like... "You are just a number." "You matter to no one." "No one wants you." "You aren't important." "Your life is a waste." "You can't make a difference." Friend, I know because I hear them too. Somedays...
A New Motivation: Helping Others To Love
For as long as I can remember, I was taught to "treat others as I wanted to be treated." When I became a Christian, I learned also to "love God and love my neighbor as myself." These are beautiful truths and commands in God's Word in relating to others. I wish I could...
