Encouragement

As we face uncertainties, we can rest in the fact that the Lord goes before us. He will walk with those who trust in Him whether we feel like we have a clue … or we have no idea what we’re doing.

Feel like you can never get caught up on all that you need to do in life? I’m right there with you. If I focus on these continual demands (and many days I do), pressure begins to build and I start to tense up, feeling…

As much as you may plan, your day may NOT turn out like you expect. Here’s what to do to manage the surprises of life.

Wondering how to manage everyday life when it seems like the world’s in the middle of chaos? Here are several practical tips to adopt today. For the past few years, pretty much NOTHING has seemed normal about life in this world. Just when one massive…

Just like it’s not the end of the world to get rained on, what if hardships aren’t the worst thing to happen to us?

Tired of mundane tasks in your day? You actually can turn that mundane to something sacred. I know I’m not the only homemaker and haven creator who feels like everyday life is swamped with the mundane. Think about the never-ending piles of dirty dishes, then…

Dealing with a bad attitude? Squash your negativity with just one simple word! Grumbling. Complaining. Over the past few months I feel like I’ve experienced a lot of amazing opportunities, yet missed out on what’s really good. Instead of appreciating the goodness, I revert to…

Feel defeated? You’re not alone. Here’s what you need to remember. Last week, I came to a startling realization: Every single day, I feel defeated. Every day, I feel like I’m failing. And not just a little defeat. I feel like I’m continually behind and…

Need to feel refreshed? Here’s what self-care could look like in your life this year. I know I’m not the only mom who falls into bed at night, knowing that I’ve been busily on the go since the moment I crawled out of bed in…

When you want to do it all, it can be frustrating (and exhausting!) to discover there’s just not enough time in the day for all of your responsibilities. I remember exactly what I wanted to be when I was a little girl. A wife. A…

Sometimes, you just need to remember that you’re beautiful. On the morning of St. Patrick’s Day, my 6-year-old daughter called me to her room first thing in the morning. She had been sick with a fever the day before, so I fully expected to open…

Have you ever thought about how you think about yourself? Far too often, it’s easy to become your own worst enemy. Lately I’ve noticed something ugly in my own life and in the life of others: People aren’t very kind to themselves. Oh, sure, we…