Hello Friend, thank you for joining us for this summer Nourish series. If you’re wondering what that is, head on over here to read the Introduction. (Then come back, because you won’t want to miss today’s guest author!) . Today’s guest author is a dear soul sister, Rachael M. Colby. Rachael and I met in the Jerry Jenkins Writers Guild…
Category: Staying on Track
17 Tips for Freedom to Enjoy Your Life (Not Someone Else’s)
Don’t compare your sufferings to anyone else’s. Neither invalidating your experience nor assuming your obstacles are worse doesn’t help anyone. . Don’t compare your blessings to anyone else’s. Believe that “no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless.” Psalm 84:11 Ask for His best for you in whatever situation you are in. . Don’t refuse the…
#6 – How to Nourish Your Soul & Be Happy in the Lord – by Liz Petruzzi
Hello, hello! Welcome to the sixth installment of the summer series How to Nourish Your Soul & Be Happy in the Lord. If you missed the introduction, click HERE. Today’s guest author is Liz Petruzzi. I met Liz on social media, and I quickly grew to love her compassionate heart for everyone who crosses her path. Liz seeks others out…
#5 – How to Nourish Your Soul & Be Happy in the Lord – by Emily Conrad
Hello dear reader! Welcome to the fifth installment of the summer series How to Nourish Your Soul & Be Happy in the Lord. If you missed the introduction, click HERE. Today’s guest author is Emily Conrad. I met Emily through one of her short stories titled Returning Christmas and was so touched I immediately subscribed to her blog. It’s been…
Introducing…How to Nourish Your Soul & Be Happy in the Lord!
How to Nourish Your Soul & Be Happy in the Lord I bet your goal today (and everyday) does NOT include being wildly miserable while trying to follow Jesus. Am I right? What Son-follower does not want to be happy in the Lord? I am super excited to introduce you to something new this week! A series I’m calling How…
When Your Life Feels Like It’s Imploding (aka a Strange Way to Start a Ministry)
My husband read a few verses from Mark at the end of dinner the other night. We’re trying to utilize the draaaaaaging out of dinner that two children expertly accomplish because bedtime is just around the corner. He read about Jesus being baptized, the heavens being torn open, and God speaking. I couldn’t help myself. I just blurted out, “Why,…
When God Moves Faster than I Can Keep Up
Today I’m participating in the Five Minute Friday community. We’re supposed to write for five minutes and not edit. I take these rules as a kind of loose suggestion. The word prompt is: REGRET. I had a post all set to send you today, but I deleted it. Maybe I didn’t want you to know writing is a struggle right…
Hope for the Directionally Challenged – Happy New Year!
Happy New Year, friend! I am thrilled to journey into another year alongside you. If you, like me, feel a bit directionally challenged wondering where this new year will take you – take heart! And join me over at the Breathe blog for a short, powerful piece of encouragement. Don’t let the graphic fool you – you don’t have to…
Discover How to Make Distraction Work for You
This post was inspired by Five Minute Friday’s prompt: Discover. Two rules: 1) Freewrite for five minutes 2) Don’t edit. (I broke all the rules.) Maybe this isn’t you – you don’t suffer from distractions. You’re ultra-focused and a productivity maniac. If you are, I’m totally jealous, but I’m also totally willing to learn from you. Would you be willing…
Can You Hear Me Now?
Mornings at our household may or may not resemble a circus getting kids ready for school. (Parents of more than two children – my hat goes off to you.) We prep the night before, but papers teleport, shoes shrink, or clothes disappear. Someone forgets to brush their teeth or hair – or both. Murphy’s Law requires all of these things…