Jan 28, 2016 | Other, Be Remarkable eCourse, Bible Study, Blog, Conversation, Spiritual Formation, Strength for Hard Times, The 12 Practices
What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” ― John Steinbeck Bewildered by the Beloved Siblings, Joy and Sorrow I can’t stop thinking about our conversation last week: Why We Need Winter’s Wisdom. Maybe it is the...
Jan 7, 2016 | Be Remarkable eCourse, Blog, emotional health and wellbeing, Prayer, Strength for Hard Times, The 12 Practices
The day I was given a new name: Makena, Kikuyu (Kenya) for “Full of joy; The Happy One.” The single most effective way to turbocharge your joy is to make a gratitude visit. That means writing a testimonial thanking a teacher, pastor or grandparent—anyone...
Dec 4, 2015 | Blog, Devotions, emotional health and wellbeing, Prayer, Spiritual Formation, The 12 Practices, The 12 Practices
One Sure-Fired Way to Add Peace and Calm to Your Day Ok, it’s here. The holiday hustle and bustle. Lists of things to do. Places to be. Gifts to buy. It’s a list that can go on and on an on. So today I’m asking you to add one seemingly impossible...
Sep 25, 2015 | Conversation, Devotions, Other, Prayer, Spiritual Formation, Strength for Hard Times
Unrelenting disappointment leaves you heartsick, but a sudden good break can turn life around.” -Proverbs 13:12 (MSG) Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.” -Proverbs 13:12 (NIV) The Pain of Unanswered...
Aug 26, 2015 | Be Remarkable, Bible Study, emotional health and wellbeing, Life Coaching, Strength for Hard Times
“When you give yourself permission to communicate what matters to you in every situation you will have peace despite rejection or disapproval. Putting a voice to your soul helps you to let go of the negative energy of fear and regret.” -Shannon L. Alder If...