Tag: hope

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Build A Longer Table, Not A Higher Fence

Back in April, the Lord was showing me that we are so good at hiding our hearts, and keeping pain hidden in the dark. We don’t really see that we are keeping it hidden in the dark, but we also haven’t recognized the value and beauty of opening our hearts to share with those around us. I asked the Lord before we started a … Read More Build A Longer Table, Not A Higher Fence

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You Are Not A Follower

When our daughter was smaller, pretty much ever since she stepped out into the world and entered kindergarten, I would tell her so often as she got out the car, “You are not a follower, you are leader. It doesn’t matter what other kids around you are doing do not engage in things that are wrong. You may feel left out and even pressured … Read More You Are Not A Follower

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The Way You Were Designed Originally Is Perfect

Have you ever had a nudging in your spirit that there was something more to life than what you were dealing with at a particular moment? Maybe life was and had been tough for you for quite some time and you found yourself thinking “there has got to be more”. Its like an itch to do something different. We begin to feel an itch … Read More The Way You Were Designed Originally Is Perfect

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Don’t You Dare Give Up

Every Tuesday since October, I have been doing Real Talk Tuesday on my Facebook page where I dig into a topic and speak some truth to encourage others. My mission is to bring truth, light and encouragement to as many women as possible, helping them to realize who they are and allow them to tell their story, while leaving them ridiculously hopeful for tomorrow. … Read More Don’t You Dare Give Up

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What Keeps Me Motivated

What keeps you motivated? Isn’t that a question we hardly ask ourselves? Someone recently asked me “what keeps you motivated?” I put out a survey earlier this year and I left space for questions people could ask me. I’m guessing this person had been following me for a while. Maybe they could see and feel my energy through the screen. Maybe they saw that … Read More What Keeps Me Motivated