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to encourage your heart and
add a lift to your step
Beautifully Different
I poured myself another cup of coffee. It tasted especially wonderful yesterday morning. As I did, I lifted my eyes to glance out our east windows. I wasn't prepared for what I saw. Before me was probably the most incredible sunrise I have ever seen in all my years....
Do Not Be Afraid Of That Cloud
As you begin a new day, and a new week, is there a looming cloud overhead? I hope not, but it's quite possible you're waking up to some heavy stuff. You might have gone to sleep thinking about it, and it was the first thing on your mind when you woke this morning. Or...
Sunday Truth: God Delights In You
A mistake made at work. A new recipe that became a flopped dinner. An ink pen missed through pre-wash pocket inspection that journeyed through the clothes washer. A mountain of shoes in the entry way (see yesterday's post). The well-intended exercise routine that...
I’d Rather Be Writing
I really should be cleaning. But I'd rather be writing. So, guess what?? I'm writing. It's a beautiful September day here. A mild 73 degree, sunshiny day. College football is on the t.v. in our living room as I sit next to our open deck door at our dining room table....
Five Minute Friday – Whisper
It's Friday! Okay, technically it's Thursday as I write this week's Five Minute Friday post. I love Five Minute Fridays... writing for five minutes on a one-word prompt. For a person like me who tends to over-analyze most things, free-writing is beautifully freeing....
The Good You Are Doing
My son, who is a high school senior, has had a great start to his school year. We're only a couple weeks into it, but he's already setting the tone for how the rest of the year should go. I couldn't be more proud. I told him so last evening. "The good you're doing,...
