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
In What Or Whom Do I Find My Identity?
I've been thinking a lot lately about my identity, about who I am. Maybe it's because our next BYOB and B (Bring Your Own Bible and Beverage) event is coming up next week, and our subject is about embracing who you are. identity :: condition or character as to who a...
The Adventure of Summer Is Here #summerofadventure
Summer is upon us here in eastern Iowa. Okay, maybe not officially if you look at the calendar, but it's Memorial Day weekend and it's forecasted to be in the 90s all weekend. That signifies summer in my book. I couldn't be more ready for summer. I'm almost giddy...
When It’s Time To Remove The Label
That name someone called you years ago? That label someone attached to you when you were younger? Those words spoken about you way back when? Many of us can still recall them today. Many of us find those words are buried somewhere in our minds and it doesn't take much...
Lord, Help Me Be A Blessing Today
"Lord, help me be a blessing today." For some time now, these words have been a part of my morning prayer. A couple days last week, however, my prayer time took a backseat to my full schedule. I missed my prayer time, and I missed those words above. I didn't feel like...
To My Adult Children On Mother’s Day
To my adult children on Mother's Day: How did we get here? I mean, really. Alissa, weren't you in pull-ups and pigtails just a couple of years ago? And, Zach, weren't you jumping in your bouncy seat and allowing your sister to put barrettes in your hair just...
When A Normal Life Is An Adventurous Life
Life. It's been anything but normal these days. In fact, it's been a bit of an adventure for me this spring. No wonder ADVENTURE is my word for 2018! #adventure2018 I woke up at 3:00 a.m. on April 3 to unbelievable pain in my chest. We fearfully sped to the E.R., and...
