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
What I Learned In Winter 2018-19
Winter 2018-19. It's been a wild ride. A never-a-dull-moment adventure. Not only in life in eastern Iowa, but in this life I'm blessed to live. Goodness! December, January, and February have passed, and rather quickly, I might add. January is my least favorite month,...
Be Nice To Each Other
I was reminded this week of a statement a friend of mine voiced years ago. "Be nice to each other." Five simple words that carry a big impact. Five simple words that circled back in my life this week. Yes, five simple words maybe our world (and me!) could use these...
What Words Are You Saying To Yourself?
Words are powerful. They are important. We know that, right? They have the power of life or death within them. Words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or fruit—you choose. Proverbs 18:21 MSG Yes, our words are powerful. We're taught from our youth to...
11 Things To Remember Today (Or Any Day)
I'm writing this on a Tuesday. In mid-February. It's winter in Iowa. We've received 40-some inches of snow this season and we're expected to receive more tonight. Some of us are tired and weary of all. the. snow. Many of us are walking through tough times....
Thoughts Of Warmer Days On A Snowy Sunday
Happy snowy Sunday! Facebook shared this photo with me this morning. This is what Bill and I were doing two years ago today. Yes, were were out on our tandem in 71-degree sunny weather. On February 17, 2017. My heart about leaped out of my chest when I saw it. What a...
Wrapping Up The 4 Ways To Live Fully Alive
Live fully alive. This week we’ve pondered ways to live fully alive. To not just get by in this life, but to live in a way of adventure, hope, and promise. I shared four ways at our recent BYOB and B event, and in thinking they might benefit many, I shared them here...
