Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Encouragement”
Happy Friday! As another busy week draws to a close, I wanted to revisit a favorite topic–JOY! It’s a subject that’s near and dear to my heart because joy is something I think we’re sorely lacking in day-to-day life.* No, we’re not always going to feel at the top of our game. There will be days of indecision and times …
I thought about apple trees this week. Not because apples are my kitchen theme, but because of some things that made me think. I found this wonderful quote by the great—and somewhat controversial—theologian, Martin Luther . I pondered it. I dissected what I thought it meant, or at least what it meant to me. For me, Luther’s quote applies to …
Sometimes, I may sound like a broken record. (If I do, please extend grace.) Since I’ve blogged for about three years now, I’ve covered multiple subjects from A to Z. Unless I glance back through pages of posts, it’s hard to remember everything I’ve shared. I’ve focused on slice-of-life vignettes, nostalgia, and life in the Ozarks. I’ve talked some about …
“Does it seem more real now?” My eyes lingered on the teacher’s desk. “Sometimes. Other times, I can hardly believe it.” Our son’s hand glided across the row of hardbacks, scooting a few wayward titles back into a neat, organized row. How was it possible that he was still so young, and yet a lifetime had passed? The student, now …
I had the opportunity to visit our educator son’s classroom this week. The experience was surreal. Where there was once a little boy, now stood a man. A survivor. The teacher. Our son. Because of spring break, the school where he teaches wasn’t in session so halls were silent and desks were empty. Still… I envisioned young minds as they …
Let’s face it– none of us can be happy every minute. There will be challenges and times of testing that make us want to throw the covers over our heads and hibernate. Since that’s not an option for most people, folks trudge through the day, put on their “happy face” and endure. That’s why I like this blog to be …
The end of January is next week. Can you believe it? For some, New Year’s resolutions are already distant memories. For others, those heartfelt intentions are quickly losing some sparkle. You may remember, I don’t make resolutions, but I do set goals. (That may sound like a little matter of semantics, but I’ve often heard it put this way: One’s …
Dreams are the pieces of our soul, I think, that reflect our deepest yearnings. Sometimes, we speak words of affirmation to those yearnings and give wing to our secret desires. Other times, we ferret away vestiges of hope for fear of what folks may think. I’ll use writing as an example. As a little girl, I knew I wanted to …
I know. My blog post title seems like a no-brainer because why on earth would anyone do something he doesn’t absolutely, unequivocally love—given he has a choice in the matter? Well, I suppose the answer to that is obvious, too. A lot of times, folks may not have a choice. Take for instance, one’s career. Sometimes, that job isn’t …
Hello Friends! Can you believe 2013 is now a memory? Perhaps that comes as welcome relief. Maybe it’s met with regret or tinged with sorrow. Maybe… the passing of yet another year is mingled with burgeoning hope of possibility. Whatever 2013 held for you, I pray 2014 will be a bright spot on your life calendar. IT’S A NEW …
