faith, clarity and encouragement for confusing times
One of my favorite strengths is being an “activator.” If you don’t know, this term comes from the StrengthsFinder test and basically means: someone who can make things happen by turning thoughts into action. They want to do things now, rather than simply talk about them. As you can imagine, this “strength” has its weaknesses. …
Mother, Grandmother, Friend. It’s time to ARISE in the fullness of who you are in Jesus–and let your only identity be in him. For truly he is your only source, your only way, your only life. We cannot afford to let anything else take his place in our hearts or lives. Our lives must be …
Most of us were just going along living life when 2020 hit. It seems now, we were maybe even a bit unprepared to face such a battle.These are unusual times. (Yeah, that is an understatement!) We have not experienced the intensity and relentless onslaught in our minds as we have this year, which is why …
Friends, I’m so excited for what God has in store for us…and for you! I sense he has been prodding many of us to “take things to the next level” in some area of life, maybe even more than one. This is such an exciting place to be; but let’s be honest, it’s also scary, …
One of the most difficult things in our home is keeping track of the myriad of things that need to be done, handled, fixed, talked about, and so on! When I begin to feel overwhelmed, I know it’s time for a brain dump. It doesn’t matter to me really where this brain dump happens…on my phone, …
Well, my intention of writing every day was good…but maybe a bit overzealous! Thanks for your notes of encouragement this past week. I really do sense God’s heart drawing us closer to him in this time and am glad we get to have this time to connect and focus on him for a little bit …
Another Monday! The weeks just keep marching by, don’t they? Another news cycle, another week of both possibilities and challenges, another chance to hope things get better. It seems it can be difficult to stay optimistic sometimes. I believe today’s word will really encourage you, especially if you can relate to that statement. God wants …
God is bringing us full-circle today. I don’t know if you remember when we started connecting on a regular basis just over a year ago? The first email I sent was based on Proverbs 4 and stressed the importance of guarding our hearts in these uncertain times. I feel like God has really worked with …
I found myself watching a video on FB the other day. I’m not sure how it happened, really. I opened my phone to do something important and a few minutes later I was watching a man rescue a cat who was mired in a mud pit and couldn’t get free. Thankfully, this man stopped when …
Good morning, friends! I’m excited to share with you today and to hear the Father’s heart together. As I mentioned last week, I’m sensing God has some specific, strategic things for us this month. I’m not sure why this month is different, but if your life is anything like mine, everything since the holidays is …
How are you feeling about a new month? Is life moving forward again? Are you gaining some distance from the events of 2021, feeling empowered to start planning and dreaming again? Many people and families are still being affected by the changes in the economic, political and even business world as a result of the …