Hope
A Place In The Circle – Reserved Just For You
One morning this summer, a memory I had long forgotten popped up in my mind. I wonder if God brought it back to remind me of something important. When I was in the 9th grade, I ran with a large group of girlfriends. We had known each other since elementary school. We loved slumber parties,…
Read MoreShushing The Shame-er
I traveled this evening to the Speak Up Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I’ve never been here before! Over the past few weeks, I’ve spent a lot of time alone with God, thinking, praying and preparing to go. I know it may not seem like a big deal, but if you knew where I’ve come…
Read MoreWhen Your Story Intersects With God’s Call {it could be time to fly}
If you have walked with the Lord for any length of time, you know this very well: Life, both personally and in ministry, is ever changing. We must get used to it as best as we can, otherwise, we will spend precious time fighting against the movement of God in our lives. Time really is…
Read MoreThe Hope Of Thursday
Hello Girlfriends, I have been wanting to share a story with you for a few weeks, and there is no better time than Holy Thursday! I hope you are having a meaningful Holy Week and have been able to carve out moments to be still. I know this can be hard for you who are…
Read MoreThe Truth About Sacred Journeys
Hi There! If you find yourself in the middle of a journey that is long, hard and seems ANYTHING but sacred, I hope this message lifts your spirits today. A few weeks ago, God changed my perspective on the truth of sacred journeys, and my thinking was reframed & realigned with His. Isn’t it amazing…
Read MoreThe Difference Between Believing and Knowing
Hi Girlfriends, Long time no see! It’s been a quite a while since I’ve posted anything new here on the blog and I’ve missed you. Let me explain… I hope you’ve had a good start to the new year and all is well with you and those you love. xoxo Many Blessings,
Read MoreThanksgiving Eve
It’s Thanksgiving Eve and I thought maybe someone might need a little encouragement tonight. I hope you have a wonderful day tomorrow, filled with unexpected JOY! I am so thankful for all of YOU,
Read MoreCrepe Myrtles and Underground Springs
When we moved into our home 26 years ago, the previous owners told us the neighborhood was built on rock. In fact, they said the builder had to use dynamite to dig the holes for our underground basements! It didn’t take long for us to understand all too well the challenges of living on top…
Read MoreLet Him Catch You
Being still is very hard for me. I am by nature high energy and a multitasker – and God created me with a very busy brain! Just like you, my greatest strengths are also my greatest weaknesses. My go-go-go busy head has served me well over the years, but it has also been an obstacle…
Read MoreWhat I Wanted To Say Before Christmas…
Hello Girlfriends, Well, today is the first day of a brand spanking, full of promise new year! I hope your celebrations from Advent through New Years have been wonderful! You may have noticed that I never finished the fourth of my Advent devotions. I planned to wrap it up the Friday before Christmas, but I…
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