Category Archives: Words of Encouragement

She knows everything. She’s part of me, woven deep within my heart. Finishes the sentences that flow like water from the lips. Knows the history as well as I do. Sometimes better. Laughter shared over years, in tears and belly … Continue reading →

Breaking the shackles of bondage is huge. Huge. When it happens for us, we want to scream at the top of our lungs and dance in praise! And we will and people won’t understand but that’s okay. You might be … Continue reading →

 I want to be a light, sometimes I snuff it out. I want to encourage, sometimes I crush instead. I want to point to Jesus, sometimes I stab at others. I want to infuse my mind with His word, sometimes … Continue reading →

We love because He first loved us. Today, who will you show your love to? Will today be all about you and the gifts you want to receive? The ultimate Valentine was given on the cross. Love poured out for … Continue reading →

Valentine’s Day comes every year and each year, it’s the one holiday that makes me cringe. My husband and I are not big fans. We don’t need a reminder to show each other we love one another. I don’t need … Continue reading →

I’m so saddened to hear of Whitney  Houston’s death at 48 years old. I grew up learning my first dance routine to, How Will I Know, as a little girl. My heart breaks when I hear of a death due … Continue reading →

How do you deal with adult bullies in real life? This topic keeps coming up everywhere I go. Clearly, the Lord is trying to tell me something. How do you deal with someone who is rude, controlling, and/or degrading in … Continue reading →

Have you ever run into a bitter Christian and wondered how they got that way? The other day I watched about 5 minutes of The View . I listened as Whoopi ranted about how Christians throw away their own when … Continue reading →

Mirroring is a popular tool in psychology. You look at someone (often a spouse) while they speak and then respond with something like, “I hear you saying xyz.” More than likely, we don’t use this in normal everyday conversation. I … Continue reading →

There are times we pass judgment and don’t even realize it. My best friend said, “I didn’t think I was a judgmental person and then I realized, I was! I judged those who appeared to have the perfect marriage, children, … Continue reading →