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
The Day in Second Grade I’ve Never Forgotten
I walked the two blocks to my home for lunch that day. It's what I did every day. Not by choice, but by hunger. With four kids in our family, and money being tight, it wasn't an option for me to eat school lunch. I can't quite remember the circumstances, but it was...
W2W – An Excellent Woman??
It's Woman to Woman Wednesday! It's our time to take a few minutes out of our schedule to be encouraged and to encourage one another. We're starting a series, looking at what some call "The Proverbs 31 Woman." Starting in verse 31:10 today. I love The Voice Bible...
25 Ways to Live Fully Today
We only get to live today once. Let's make the most of it! Here's 25 Ways to Live Life Fully Today: Take a long walk, breathe in the fresh air. Encourage another on his/her journey. Try something new... a new food, a new hobby, a new adventure. Work in the dirt. Play...
“Women Are Messed Up”
Before those of us of the female gender become offended at my above title, please allow me to explain. My heart broke for our gender the other evening. My husband and I enjoyed a relaxing dinner at one of our favorite spots. There, I was startled at the behavior some...
The Brown Jacket and The Indescribable Gift
Here it is. The bag full of clothing I no longer wear. I'm glad I can donate them to someone who can use them. Maybe I should look through it one more time. Yep. Buying mistakes. Styles that have come and gone. Some no longer fit. Clothes I will never wear again. But,...
Teaching Our Children (Or Ourselves) About Easter
A day off from school, yet we have to go to church at 2pm? And we have to hear the same message about Jesus dying on the cross? Why do I want to hear about the crown of thorns and the nails? That's gross. If He died, why then is this Friday called Good? I never "got...