Reminders of Peace are those little things that shift your focus from the problems to hope. With a seed of hope, everything is possible. But in this world of constant chaos, it can be tough to uncover the small seed of hope needed to walk out peace. In this world of constant chaos, it can…
Finding joy from the no moments may seem counterproductive for an encourager or even a little mean. But without no, there’s no room for yes. Hold tight to joy by learning how to say no to the good moments (and the not-so-good moments). When I first started speaking, I would pitch to anyone or any…
I don’t have to like you to love you – but it sure helps. I don’t have to believe what you believe to love you. I don’t even have to be on the same walk you’re on to love you. Love is a choice grown out of a heart connected to the Pure Source of…
Listen to the #GrowingHOPE podcast by scrolling to the bottom of the page and clicking the play button, or watch on YouTube through the link below. Episode 086 – What Stops Radical and Intentional If we are going to live radical and intentional lives – and that is what we are called to live –…
A foundation of trust gives you something to stand on when everything around you is falling apart. If there’s ever been a time when you need a solid foundation of trust, now is the time. But on what are you building your foundation of trust? The song we sand declared that we were standing on…
Diligence and persistence will get you through all that life might throw at you because life will throw things at you – twists, turns, ups, downs, and sometimes brick walls . . . that move to make sure they get you. Reflections for April 4th, 2022 Diligence and persistence push through the most challenging barriers…
You practice persistent patience by making a plan to find your calm. Much like being the eye of your own hurricane, persistent patience happens when you plan and practice the art of waiting. You have to be calm in allowing the pieces to fall into place – their place – instead of trying to force…
Be the eye of your own hurricane. The first time I heard this was when I interviewed Bridgette Hester for the #GrowingHOPE podcast. She had been through some tough times but managed to find a calm despite the chaos. Today, I came across the notes from that interview and I needed the reminder. NOTHING went…
Uniqueness fascinates me. My uncle – probably one of the most unique persons I’ve ever met (to put it kindly) – always encouraged me to march to the beat of my own drummer (and to fire the drummer if he tried to change my beat). I knew I was different and that I came from…
I broke down once today. Granted, it’s only 6 am. But at least the breakdowns are quick and over before anyone notices. It might seem silly. After all, I simply read the box to figure out if I needed to unpack it immediately or save it for later. It had pansy plates and glass vases…