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
The One Thing I Added In April 2021
Welcome to May, my friend. It may be my favorite month of the entire year! Maybe because spring is in full bloom, or because the temperatures in May are inching closer to my desired 75 degrees. Either way, I'm glad May is here. But before we jump head-long into this...
Are You Too Busy? Replace Busy With Something Better
Years ago I decided to take the word "busy" out of my vocabulary. It's true. I rarely say it today. Back then, however, I was at a point in my life where I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. Ever been there? My life was hurried and harried. As the saying...
Why Are We In Such A Hurry?
We live a fast-moving society. We have places to go and people to see. We've got schedules to manage and things to accomplish. To-do lists need crossed off and tasks need to be completed. Even so, why are we in such a hurry? hurry :: to move, proceed, or act with...
How To Make Your Own Sunshine On Cloudy Days
I appreciate the sun. The warmth is gives, the light it shines, the boost it gives my attitude. When it's absent, however, I might appreciate it even more. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, right? We haven't seen much of the sun lately here in our corner of eastern...
How To Teach Your Child (Or Yourself) The Easter Story
Happy Easter, friend! So, what's the big deal about Easter? With eggs, bunnies, and Easter baskets? For years I didn't get it. For years it didn't make sense to me. Until one year during a church service it clicked. I finally understood the gift of Easter! It was so...
What Can You Do When Your Heart Becomes Weary?
There's no doubt, this pandemic has made many of us weary. Let alone, life itself can do that to us. However, I believe you and I have functioned rather well as we've navigated new and unfamiliar waters in the last year. We may not have navigated them perfectly, but...
