Category Encouragement

Power of a Deep Compliment

The other day I was incredibly blessed to receive one of the top compliments that I have ever received in my life.  It came in an email from a friend.  It stopped me in my tracks.  It made me smile, but also made me cry – all good tears.  I was just so overwhelmed and […]

My Word for the Year, PERSEVERANCE

Perseverance This is my word for 2014; Perseverance. According to webster.com it means, “the quality that allows someone to continue trying to do something even though it is difficult; continued effort despite difficulties, failure or opposition.” Yes, that is the word that I want to embody this year.  Perseverance. I selected a word after being […]

The Shoes I Wear, The Path I Walk

These are my shoes, one of my favorite pairs.  They fit me well.  I have had them for a while now.  They have formed to the nuances of my body and the way that I move.   I really enjoy these shoes.  They have been through a lot with me.  Even though they are one […]

Redefining Courage

I am a woman of bold and courageous confidence. Romans 8:37-39 (NIV) says, “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.  For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor […]

Praying for Fun

Dear Lord, please bless my days and my relationships with FUN.  Please allow the simple gifts that You give to provide joy, laughter and silly giggles.  Amen.  Many of my prayers lately have contained the word FUN.  Yes, you read that right I am praying for fun. I should be clear from the beginning I […]