Author: nicole

I’ve heard that the little things in life are actually the big things. That’s good news, because to me, that means I don’t have to make any big, major adjustments to become the person I long to be. I only need to do the things I do each day a with a little more thought and a little more purpose ... Read More

Every single day I hear people cut themselves down. Sometimes it’s for the sake of conversation and other times it’s an ill attempt at humor. I want to wrap my arms around them and say, “Don’t you know how wonderfully and intricately made you are?” When you insult the creation, you insult the Creator. You are beautiful. Deal with it.

My daughter’s class is participating in a project to let our soldiers know how much their efforts mean to us back here in the States. I want to share her letter with you. I hope it will remind you, like it reminded me, that God’s plan is bigger than any of us could imagine, but it takes the faith of ... Read More

Sometimes the difference between “no end in sight” and “the light at the end of the tunnel” is just an ever-so-slight change in perspective.

“You oughta be thankful a whole heaping lot for the people and places you’re lucky you’re not.” -Dr. Suess, Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? (1973)

When you’re all out of words and the fight has been taken out of you because you know there is no way you can control the situation, give it to God. He cares for you watchfully and He cares for you affectionately.

“Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.” 1 Peter 5:7 (NLT)

The Christmas cookies are gone. The ham, roast beef or whatever you had for that special dinner is a distant memory. And yet, because donations tend to lag after the holidays, people in our community will go through the rest of this cold winter hungry.

Marv and Nancy Greenberg of Fargo didn’t realize exactly how close that reality would hit home ... Read More

Savor the mundane. You never know when you’ll want it back.

“I miss Saturday morning, rolling out of bed, not shaving, getting into my car with my girls, driving to the supermarket, squeezing the fruit, getting my car washed, taking walks.” -Barack Obama

Make space in your day today for laughter: that big, loud, people-turn-and-stare kind of laughter. It feels SO good and refreshes the soul.

“The Lord your God is with you. He is like a powerful soldier. He will save you. He will show how much he loves you and how happy he is with you. He will laugh and be ... Read More

Do you know God wrote every single page in the book of your life before you were even born? Keep reading… Perhaps you’ll find your happy ending.