Words of Encouragement

Today, I deposited the last of my alimony checks. Sitting with my Jesus in prayer, it dawned on me that this moment was more than just another transaction—it was a stronghold being broken. Though I…

My oldest son turned 22 years old at the end of February, so I wanted to share one of my favorite parenting tips with you! As parents, it’s easy to dwell on frustration and forget…

Merry Christmas from my house to yours! It has been an exciting year since last Christmas! Below are some of my favorite highlights: Praying you have a wonderful Christmas as you remember how much Jesus…

It is hard to wake up on a National Family Day without your family. Maybe you are missing someone this Holiday season. Perhaps there is an empty chair at the table because a loved one…

My negative chatter in my mind started up again. You should have spent more time with her.  You should have been more intentional.  You should have…. The inner critic begins to criticize my choices for…

Imagine you are in this Bible story. Sitting in the crowd of 5000, you are intently listening to the speaker. You brought some snacks with you in case you get hungry. An announcement is made…

There are some moments in our faith walk that we will never forget. Maybe it was a time you felt a nudge from God or heard him speak a truth into your heart.  For me,…

Thoughts were swirling around in my head once again in the middle of the night interrupting my sleep. Worries about what is ahead and “shoulding” myself about what was in the past kept me wide…

I love this illustration. “Just think if ripples spread out across our lake when you throw your rocks into the water, how do the words you say and the things you do affect the people…