Two disclaimers before you advance any farther. #1: If you think that the four years you spent in high school (or college) were the best years of your life, this post is not for you. Do not pass go, do not collect $200, click out of this article, abort mission. (Unless you are actually in highschool or college! Then disregard…
The irony is not lost on me: dropping off the face of the earth midstream through a series is NOT a conventional example of excellence. August was the last time you heard from me, and April was the last time we explored this anxiety-busting series that I’m calling “Yeah, Whatever” from Philippians 4:8. We have considered the words true, noble,…
When I was in second grade I spent my recesses searching the playground’s pea gravel for agates. These rocks were precious finds but not so uncommon that I didn’t often travel home with weighted coat pockets. I collected rocks at the beach and occasionally at a souvenir shop. I had a clear jar of interesting river rocks filled with water…
Hello friend, last week I accidentally lied to you. I said we were going to have a two-part post, but it turned into three! So if you missed Part 1 of The Art of Living (it’s #9 in the Nourish series) head on over and then come back for today’s Part 2. And stay tuned for Part 3 next week!…
Hello friend, thanks for joining me for the last part of this Nourish series. If you’re wondering what that is, head over here to read the Introduction and then don’t miss the amazing posts the guest authors have shared. I am working on compiling them for you so you can find them all easily in one convenient location. Summer and…
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…
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…
Hello dear reader! Welcome to the second 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 Rebekah Love Dorris. Rebekah is one of my soul sisters. We met through the Jerry Jenkins Writers Guild nearly two years ago through a conversation called…
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…
If you feel a bit run over by life, today’s words are for you. May the God of endurance and encouragement give you hope to overflowing and all joy and peace as you trust in Him. (And may God help us trust Him!) If you’ve been around on social media in the past couple days, there’s a chance you’ve seen…
