We're halfway through 2026. Maybe, like me, you're wondering, How did it go by so fast? My Granny Eula will celebrate her 95th birthday this Friday. Her life motto is, "Open door, open heart." She...
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Everyday Faith
When a Season Brings Both Good and Hard
There’s something about this time of year that whispers that something new is possible. You can feel it in small ways. The light lasts a little longer. The air shifts. There’s a sense that what felt...
One Thing You Can Know For Sure Today…
What can we know for sure? In a world full of news headlines and shifting opinions, uncertainty and endless scrolling, so many of us are asking that question. We long to know what’s real and true....
A Little Prayer to Borrow and Share
This week has been full of unexpected challenges. Maybe I'm not the only one? I sat in our cozy brown leather chair this morning and wrote this prayer. I'm sending it your way in case you or someone...
You Don’t Have to Just “Push Through”
Have you ever felt like you should just “get over it” or “push through”? Me too. This week I’ve been thinking about an experience a few years ago that helped change my perspective. I lift my...
For the One Doing Something Hard Today
Are you doing something hard today? Maybe the hard thing will be getting out of bed when you’d rather hide under the covers. It might be dealing with a difficult relationship, tackling a project...
What to Say When Fear Interrupts Your Day
I take my seat at a coffee shop table on a lovely morning. Outside the birds are declaring love and war. The murmur of conversations and the scent of espresso surrounds me. I am here to work. Yet...
Hey, You’re Making a Bigger Difference Than You Know
We all hope to change the world in some way, but doing so can sound overwhelming and intimidating. How do you even begin? Here's what I've come to believe: Being a world-changer simply means...
News Headlines Overwhelming You? Here’s a Different Perspective…
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by everything that’s happening in our world? Yep, me too. One evening, I sat at my desk and tried to write encouraging words. My thoughts kept being interrupted by...
For the One Fighting a Battle…
This one goes out to all the warriors in yoga pants or tennis shoes, the ones strolling through the grocery store or scrolling on social media. When you look in the mirror today, you might see an...