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...
You Don’t Have to Just “Push Through”
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Hope/Encouragement
Someone told me this about valleys, and I never forgot it…
We will all have slip-ups, setbacks, and days when we're in a valley. When this happens we can wonder if we’ve made any progress. We might say, “See? I’ve been fooling myself. I’m not stronger. I’m...
Sometimes a Mess Just Means You’re Making Progress
A friend once said to me, “Mess means progress.” We were walking through a building being remodeled and for days afterward, her words echoed in my mind. Mess means progress. She’s an interior...
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...
Hope When You’re Saying, “I Don’t Understand”
A phrase I've heard from so many people lately is, "I don't understand." I don't understand what's happening in the world. I don't understand what's happening in our family. I don't understand...
When Answers Don’t Come, But Jesus Still Does
The phone rings. I say an innocent hello. Unexpected news fills my eyes with tears, my thoughts with fears, and the conversation with unanswerable questions. Have you ever gotten a call like this?...
What if the “wasted time” in your story has great worth?
Jesus knew ordinary. He knew the feel of a splinter in his thumb, the smell of earth and sawdust, the sound of nails against boards. He understood deadlines and demanding customers. He comprehended...
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...
When You Have a Slip-Up or Setback, Remember This…
If you’ve ever pursued a dream or tried to change an area of your life, then you need to hear this: The closer you get to your goal, the steeper the climb gets. The steeper it gets, the more likely...