Starting Over

There are events in our lives that make it feel as though we are having to start over. This could be anything from a fitness journey, a failed marriage, a new job, taking a course again, or even just picking up an old hobby again. Honestly, the list could go on for days. For instance, … Continue reading Starting Over

3 Hours

Why does it mean so much to hear someone encourage us? On the other hand, why does it hurt so bad when someone does the opposite and discourages us? I'm going to speak from personal experience here so I am by no means saying I have out figured out. When I was being lead to … Continue reading 3 Hours

You never know

"Go tell that girl, she has worth." "Go tell that guy who poured his heart out during worship that his works are not unseen." "Do life with this one because the potential they don't know they have is going to go unseen unless you do."   In the movie Hortan hears a Whoo, Hortan (a … Continue reading You never know

Who’s first?

I used to LOVE college football! I can't remember ever missing a game being played on tv. As a matter of fact, I liked it so much that at 18 I decided to get the team logo as a tattoo on my ankle. Everything I owned, from the clothes I wore, to the cars I drove represented the … Continue reading Who’s first?

You may never know

Recently I took my faith to a new level, I began asking God to order my steps. In others words I was asking Him to guide my every second, like the "Blanca" song says... (If you say go, I'm not gonna wait. If you say move, I won't hesitate.) It's in my heart for this … Continue reading You may never know

This seems small…

I am constantly learning things from our children. I find that while teaching them how to handle life's uncertainties, I also find healing myself. If I can take their scenerio and find something similar in my life to apply it to; I will, and I do... often. Our morning got off to a rocky start. … Continue reading This seems small…

Stick on love

Have you ever gotten an image in your mind of what you thought of someone before you got to know them? Like, placing a label on them without knowing their story? An example might be that you see a women at the store with children and no father walking with them; and you automatically place … Continue reading Stick on love

Sucker punch remedy

Have you ever stepped out on faith knowing God was guiding you and as soon as you do that, adversity comes your way? I had a similar thing happen today (and yes it's happened before as well). Today was different because the adversity came from an area that felt like a sucker punch to the … Continue reading Sucker punch remedy

Dear America

America, Emotions are running rapid. There are people who are hurt, fearful, tense, and even shaken. On the opposite side there are people who are optimistic, have a sense of security, and are very confident. In between the two you have a different set of people. This set of people are the ones hurting with … Continue reading Dear America

Truth

Can you understand the importance of telling the truth? Not just the parts that you want to point out because they don't make you or your situation look as bad as it really is, but also the painful parts that come along with the truth. Letting go of the feelings the truth brings along for … Continue reading Truth