Don’t you love feeling full and useful and blessed? Any sign of growth and overflow (even in the smallest of details) makes me smile. Jars full of nuts. Smiling eyes. A growing business. Overflowing flowerbeds. Hopeful conversation. Learning and mentoring. These are evidence of someone who thinks big-picture thoughts. Although a random act of […]
“What if?” Challenge #8
Here we are — the last day of our “What if?” challenge. But hopefully you’re just barely beginning your pursuit to unlock God’s “What if?” perspective over your life. Asking for His perspective of yesterday, today, and tomorrow will always bring hope, even when a correction in course or thought process is necessary. God’s wisdom […]
“What if?” Challenge #7
Rejection can be a painful experience. But worrying about the possibility of being rejected can be just as painful. In a world consumed with wanting to be accepted, it’s hard to imagine how much time and emotion has been spent wondering if someone would answer with a “yes” or “no.” Whether for a job or […]
“What if?” Challenge #6
There’s nothing like deep-from-the-gut laughter that catches you off-guard and nearly knocks you to the ground! Laughter that is pure changes the atmosphere, inside and out. It makes you feel fully alive. When Matt and I were newly married, something he’d said or done made me frustrated. As I stood at the kitchen sink washing dishes, […]
“What if?” Challenge #5
Success. The idea can bring both excitement and dread, in almost the same moment if I’m not careful. For every opportunity that has come my way, I’d hate to know how many hours I spent worrying if I was going to fail, even before I got started. Hundreds of anguishing moments. And all for nothing […]
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