Posts filed under: Encouragement

What Do the Four Stages of the Butterfly Have to Do with Me?

During one of our hikes, this lovely butterfly landed right in front of me. It posed for quite some time, enabling me to take this picture. Like me, maybe you...

This is the Day the Lord Has Made – Today

Psalm 118:24 says: This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Not yesterday, not tomorrow, today. Watch or read. I feel...

Are You Afraid Of Silence?

Are you afraid of silence? We live in a world filled with noise, especially if you live in an urban area. Silence should come as a welcome relief, no? (Read...

Do You Believe in Unconditional Self-Love

I had the privilege to be invited on a podcast called Fit for Joy. The host asked me if I believed in unconditional love. That was easy. “Of course,” I...

What Do You Really Need to Give Up for Lent and Always

During Lent we traditionally give up things as a sacrifice like chocolate, alcohol, soda, meat on Friday, Girl Scout cookies, and the like. (Why is National Girl Scout Cookie Day...

5 Coping Tips to Bring Light to COVID Dark Times Ahead

Here are 5 coping tips to bring light to COVID dark times ahead. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control)  has warned us that the darkest days are ahead with the...

At Home with God

Home – just the word can cause positive or negative feelings. The dictionary defines home as: A place of residence The place in which one’s domestic affections are centered The...

God’s Manufacturer’s Warranty

Unlike a bookshelf or barbecue pit you need to assemble (almost always guaranteed to have a bolt or two left over when you’re done), we come into this world whole....

What I Learned During COVID-19

Here is what I learned during COVID-19 (with pictures) and I would love for you to share in the comment section what you have learned. COVID-19 Brought out the Best...

The Light Always Overcomes the Darkness

We live in dark times right now, but the light always overcomes the darkness. Here in the US, as we move from summer to fall, the days are getting shorter....