“Temptation to quit will be greatest just before you are about to succeed.” ~Chinese Proverb It’s no coincidence that this devotional has been incredibly difficult for me to write. I have stared at this blank screen for a week straight. I finally convinced myself that I would just quit trying to write this post…
“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.” ~Oscar Wilde This quote convicts me hard. The moment I read it, I thought of the encouraging card I bought for a friend who was going through an unimaginable loss. I bought that card a year ago, and it is still sitting on…
“One must from time to time attempt things that are beyond one’s capacity. “ ~Pierre Auguste Renoir I am an absolute chicken. I am not one to take risks. I don’t wear trendy patterned fabrics. I eat vanilla ice cream. I have no desire to try “dangerous” sports like wakeboarding or skydiving. I like comfortable…
“Clutter isn’t just the stuff in your closet. It’s anything that gets between you and the life that you want to be living.” ~Peter Walsh I love organization. When my closet is ordered by style and function, I am smitten with it. When my pantry is stocked and sorted into a usable state, I want to…
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” ~John 1:14 ESV One of my favorite movies of all time is Sleepless in Seattle. Sam Baldwin is a widowed father whose eight-year-old son calls a radio talk show on Christmas Eve on his behalf. Annie Reed is listening. Hearing about the deep love Sam had for his…
“More please. More laughter, a smidge more light-heartedness, and a lot more love.” ~Unknown Though I love depth in conversation, I’m also a huge fan of silliness. Laughter was a valuable commodity in my family when I was growing up. Most of my favorite memories involve shared laughter with people I love. My dad made…