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to encourage your heart and
add a lift to your step
What I Learned This Week – November 8
What did you learn this week? Returning to our Saturday segment "What I Learned," I'd love to hear from you. Was it a life lesson? A new skill? A truth about yourself or God? A new recipe? Something else? The weeks continue to speed by me. Seriously. But this week, I...
Five Minute Friday – Turn
Here we are... embracing another Friday! I'm writing this on Thursday evening as I'm hanging out with some of my favorite people on the planet at #fmfparty (Five Minute Friday party) on Twitter. Goodness, they bless me. Tonight we were talking about writing, and...
We Were Meant To Soar
I'll blame it on my brother. I was always good at that when we were kids. After all, he's my "little brother." Even though he stands inches above me now. It's because of him I'm taking a hard look at my life. If you read yesterday's post, you know what I'm referring...
How Looking Ahead Caused Me To Reflect On Life
I can't quite remember what my son and I were talking about that morning at the breakfast table. It had something to do with age. (That's funny in itself, since it seems I can't remember the details!) It dawned on me over my oatmeal how old I was. Most days I still...
The Stockpile of Strength & Peace
The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace. Psalm 29:11 Sometimes the words you need come right when you need them. I'm thankful that happens to me often. I start my day by reading my devotions, and digging a little deeper in God's...
What I Learned Writing For 31 Days
I'm still celebrating today. I'm celebrating all my writer friends who attempted, and who accomplished the 31 Days writing challenge during October. There were over 1,600 writers who participated! Friends, great job! What you accomplished is far beyond what you can...