Words of Encouragement

Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” This is not easy.  Losing…

Isaiah 40:31 “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles.” I love the word, soar. It makes me think of an eagle soaring high above the…

“We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves….

Sometimes I wish I was a turkey platter.  Let me explain. About a month ago, I heard a teaching by Michele Cushatt about time management. She encouraged us to determine our capacity by using a…

Have you ever tried to tell your story in just 6 words? About a year ago, I was reading a devotional by Proverbs 31 ministries and the author shares a legend about Ernest Hemingway. Someone…

What if you were the answer to someone else’s prayer? What if your act of kindness was exactly what the other person needed? So many of us including myself go through our day with our…

Grief comes in waves and another wave was hitting me. My eyes were drawn to the beautiful bouquets of sunflowers on the stage. With a program in my hand, I signed the guest book. As…

You may be asking yourself if I completely have lost my mind with this title so let me be more clear. I am a cracked clay pot. In the Bible, it talks about God being…

I have heard the word vulnerable multiple times in the last day.  To me, this word means being completely authentic and open; sharing the real you!    However, being vulnerable can have 2 results:  you…