Yesterday Husband and I had the privilege of attending the piano recital of a pre-teen girl who, in spite of the serious obstacles of hearing loss and limited opportunity to practice, is faithfully putting in the hard work toward mastery. What a joy to celebrate the progress she has made since her first recital last…
Category: Inspiration
Empowered
As a young woman, I had my life planned out for several years ahead. I was nearing graduation from a three-year training program for international service and had been accepted at a prestigious college in the Boston area where I planned to finish my degree. My Summer was to be spent in a study…
Keep Praying!
Do you ever feel like no matter how hard or long you pray, you can’t see any change in the situation or the person you’re praying for? I think of my paternal grandmother who, I was told, prayed every day for my father to come to God. She didn’t live to see that happen. Then…
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Nine Ways God Helps Us Overcome Worry
I let one particular worry throw a dark cloud on my thoughts at least once every day. The dread that this worry brings makes my stomach twist. But I’m learning to identify the source of this worry. This isn’t God’s voice. This fear-mongering is from my soul’s enemy who hates me and wants to…
Focus
Did you notice what your friends posted on Facebook on Monday? Those who were fortunate enough to celebrate Mother’s Day with family, posted photos of themselves with their loved ones. Not many featured the gifts they got, instead, they were focused on enjoying their family. They were savoring and celebrating. Savoring and Celebrating. Focus on…
Noticed, Thanked, and Valued
I was feeling discouraged and disappointed. An advertising campaign I had put a lot of time and effort into hadn’t brought me the hoped-for clients. Seemingly nothing I had tried was bringing people in the door. Every day I was feeling more like a business failure. Yesterday, I needed to get my eyes off myself,…