Maybe 2020 kicked you in the teeth a couple times. I know it did most people. Many challenges in 2020 created new seasons in life that don’t necessarily coincide with the changing of the calendar. In the midst of the challenging circumstances of 2021 or whatever new season you are walking into, life is full of potential. Whether the New Year brought you a truly new season of life or something else did, there are four strategic things you can do to MAKE the most out of it. Make Peace With Your Past. Take time to allow yourself to feel and express your emotions about the difficult things you have endured…
One of THOSE Day!!
Have you ever had one of those days? You know, the ones on which everything just seems to be unexpected & unplanned? And not in a good way either. To be honest with you, I feel like 2020 has been one of those years! I bet there’s a good chance you can relate. I was recently reminded of lessons I learned on one of those days years ago. There was a morning years ago that was exactly one of THOSE days. I got up on time, got the kiddos up on time but they were dragging. Not one of the four of them was ready when they needed to be.…
Prove It?
I am so blessed and excited about the doors of opportunity God is opening for me in this season of my life. Even so, these are also the moments when I struggle the most with self doubt and feeling compelled that I have something to prove to the world. My insecurities are most often tied to growing up with an abusive step-father for many years. He often said these words to me: “You are so stupid! You are never going to amount to anything when you grow up.” When he said this to me I would think “You just wait until I grow up and we will see who the…
Five Truths about Friends
One of the most difficult things about moving to another state is being so far away from precious friends. This weekend, I went to a conference where I had only a couple of acquaintances. I was surprised by God’s graciousness. Not only did I get to know them better, I also met several amazing women who reminded me of others who are dear to my heart. I love how God orchestrates friendships and reminds us sweetly of those who are far from us when we are missing them. “Sweet friendships refresh the soul and awaken our hearts with joy, for good friends are like the anointing oil that yields the…
