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 Beautiful Hope Found In A New Season
It's finally here! Spring has arrived! It's a season I look forward to each year. Maybe it's because it follows the season I like the least. Or maybe it's because the earth bursts forth with life. It might be because the temperatures gradually warm toward my desired...
How One Year Can Make A Big Difference
I don't think I'll ever forget the date... March 15, 2020. This date is a marker in my life. A marker of a new reality... the reality of how life may never be as it once was. It's the day everything in my world shifted. It's the day that our governor, here in Iowa,...
Because Life Is Better Together
One thing this pandemic has taught us is this: we need each other. Maybe I didn't realize it so much before all this began, but I certainly realize it now. Maybe I (not intentionally) took the people in my life for granted. And maybe I also didn't realize how very...
7 Helpful Bible Verses To Encourage A Weary Heart
Is today a day you could use some encouragement or inspiration? Is your heart troubled or your circumstances weighing you down? Or are you feeling tired, worn out, or just plain weary? Friend, you're not alone. I believe you're in good company. When I get to feeling...
My Story: Daring To Choose Grace Instead Of Guilt
Today I'm honored to share my personal story of the effects of guilt in my life, and what happens when one dares to choose grace instead. The beginning of my story is below. If you're struggling with guilt today, friend, I understand. I pray this encourages you and...
How To Keep Your Shine In A World That’s Dark
Sometimes a simple string of words, written or voiced, have been known captivate me. Someone, without realizing, can write or say a sentence that lingers with me for a long time. This very thing happened a couple weeks ago, and I can't dismiss it from my mind. A...
