The Blog
to encourage your heart and
add a lift to your step
The Blog
to encourage your heart and
add a lift to your step
When It’s Not Such A Merry Christmas After All
I shared my personal story this week on the Encouragement for Real Life podcast regarding the Christmas season when it was not "the most wonderful time of the year." That season was the most terrible time of my life. I buried my mother, and my best friend, just five...
19. When It Is Not The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
In this season commonly termed, "the most wonderful time of the year," many of us agree that it is. And if you're like me, you like singing along with the popular Andy William's rendition of the song. (Great. Now I'm going to have that song on repeat in my head for...
We Are Too Blessed To Be Stressed This Season
How are we doing in keeping Christmas simple so far this season? If you've been hanging out with me here, or on social media, or on the podcast, we've been pondering ways how to keep Christmas simple this year. Likely for many of us, this is harder than we may have...
18. 7 Helpful Ways To Enjoy A Stress-Free Season
These weeks leading up to Christmas we are switching gears a bit as I offer a few Christmas-themed episodes, focusing on keeping Christmas simple and special this year. So, let's take a few moments together today in the midst of the hustle and bustle to ponder some...
5 Ways To Keep Christmas Simple This Year
The Christmas season is in full swing! But, I don't need to tell you that, do I? I'm all about keeping Christmas simple, especially this year. In fact, this week's Encouragement for Real Life podcast episode was all about this subject. I invite you to join me in this...
17. Keeping Christmas Simple And Special This Year
Merry Christmas, friend! I know, we are still in November, but the season of Advent started on Sunday. So, even though it may seem a bit early, for this week and the next three, we are switching gears just a bit as we lead up to Christmas. (Christmas songs are already...