Category: Be Brave

Maya Angelou wrote: “I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he or she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.” I would add packing/moving to that list. God, give me Grace.

The movers come today to put everything I own into a box. I have two thoughts on that situation: 1) I am incredibly grateful that someone else is doing the packing and 2) I am incredibly grateful that the stuff that’s really important is already safely packed away in my heart.

As much as I know God, love God and believe in His great plan for me, sometimes I wish He would reveal that plan on my timeline instead of His!

“So be content with who you are, and don’t put on airs. God’s strong hand is on you; he’ll promote you at the right time. Live carefree before God; he is most careful with you.” 1 Peter 5:6-7 (MSG)

“No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9 (NLT)

“Sometimes memories sneak out of my eyes and roll down my cheeks.” That’s how I feel about today. Thank you Dorothy Davis for sharing that quote by Andrew Guzaldo with me. I couldn’t have found better words to describe how I feel about saying goodbye to Fargo.

Nothing makes me feel better than purging the things that weigh me down… both figuratively and literally. Shame, guilt, bitterness and boxes of junk that have been hiding in my garage are now on the curb. I hope you spend the weekend doing some solid spring cleaning!

“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” -Maya Angelou

I am stunned by all of the beautiful talents God has given His children… some create art, some make people laugh, some nurture a safe place to cry. All of us have been given different gifts, but God blessed each one of us with something special to share with this world. I hope you know the importance of discovering your ... Read More

If you want to experience God’s presence on Earth, slow down, take a deep breath, ask Him to reveal Himself and then expect that He will.