Are you a writer? Then chances are you've experienced moments, days and even months of being just plain weary. "Weary" is the dilemma of every writer at some point. We pull words from deep places and pour them out, shaping and crafting sentences meant to bring hope and encouragement to our readers. Every moment spent living becomes an opportunity to write. A common thread to connect one soul to another. Because we want to make a difference... We strive to lighten another's burden with fresh insight. We long to sprinkle joy where there is sorrow. We yearn to offer strength to the heavy-hearted. We ache to show the way... to grace and mercy and hope. We live to plant seeds of encouragement. And along the journey, sometimes, we find ourselves weary and worn. Hope stretched Continue Reading
Above All Else…Guard Your Heart: Identity Collaging
We live with a continual threat of identity theft. The threat is so widespread, there’s even an Identity Theft Resource Center to keep us informed of the latest sneaky scams and the best ways to protect ourselves and our privacy in this online world. We’re told to use strong passwords, only log into secure wireless networks, never save credit card information when shopping online, don’t accept social media invites from unfamiliar people, and the list grows with each new confirmed threat. But, when I think of identity theft, I’m also reminded of how often my true, God-given identity is threatened daily, and has been from a very young age. Truthfully, I’ve struggled with my identity in some form or another my entire life. Who hasn’t? Because life is hard and it’s often not Continue Reading
Send Your Daughter Out With a Blessing
Today, like so many mothers, I watch my daughter begin another year of school. She's not going far, but she is going out into a world filled with uncertainty an unmet promises. As mothers, we always long to fill the voids to ensure the path our daughter travels is as kind and forgiving as possible. We give her the best advice on how to stay safe. Equip her for the unexpected as best we can and make sure she has every number possible in case of an emergency. Still, we know we can't be there to always protect, always guide and always pick up the pieces of the unexpected. We can't stop her from making her own mistakes or choosing less than best. My friend, we were never meant to fill this role for our daughter. But we can lean into our Heavenly Father, who promises to provide all Continue Reading
4 Essentials to Building A Lasting Legacy
Hello friends! I'm so excited for the big reveal of my new site design this week and I hope you like it! The soft pinks and purples and pops of peach are calming and peaceful to my soul. The beautiful fonts have just enough subtle flourish combined with clean, calm detail. Oh, and what about those gorgeous lilacs!! A sweet memory I have from childhood is the tall lilac bushes lining one end of our yard and how they burst with the lavender blooms throughout the spring and summer months. Our swing set was located just in front of them, so to this day, I can vividly remember the sweet scent and sprawling hews. Did you know lilacs are symbolic of transformation of the soul? They also carry a meaning of confidence and love, so they are a perfect choice for the theme of Continue Reading