“Be an encourager. The world has plenty of critics already.” ~Dave Willis I’m an encourager. It’s just what I do. I don’t have to conjure up uplifting words to share–they come naturally. Because encouragement comes easily to me, I’ve never thought it was a big deal. I’ve taken spiritual gifts assessments multiple times, and each…
“Sometimes we ask God for healing when He wants to give us a resurrection.” ~Unknown Today is Holy Saturday. We are between two of the most pivotal days in the Christian faith—Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Good Friday reminded us how Jesus became the ultimate sacrifice for all our sins, and how through his innocent…
“You will never plow a field by turning it over in your mind.” ~Irish Proverb I’m a muller. I like to think things through before I make a decision. I’m not abysmally slow, mind you. If I’m at a restaurant, and the waiter starts with the person to my right, I’ll have a decision for…
“See the light in others, and treat them as if that is all you see.” ~Dr. Wayne Dyer Friends, I will let you all in on a little secret—I really love people. I love hugging them, listening to them, celebrating them, cheering them on, and everything in between. Loving people and seeing the good in…
“God speaks in the silence of the heart. Listening is the beginning of prayer.” ~Mother Teresa We are in the holy and sacred season of Lent, a time many use for fasting, prayer, and reflection. In essence, it’s a chance to calm the waters of our hearts and take time to really listen to what…
“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” ~Henry David Thoreau For most of my life I have looked at myself and seen a “bigger girl.” I saw every extra pound . I continuously wrestled with wanting to honor my body by losing weight and being content with who I am…