A Reflection on Life, Mess, and Grace Credit: Homelifeandencouragement.com This morning started like any other. I walked out the door, trying to get as much done as I could before heading to work. For once, I was actually on time — not running late, not scrambling. Just walking out the door. And then I saw … Continue reading The Tree in My Flower Bed:
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Credit: Homelifeandencouragement.com Greetings, friends. A while back, I shared that I was going to get better at writing and posting regularly — and then, as life often does, it had other plans for me. At first, it felt like God heard me say “I’m back” and responded with “Challenge accepted.” But the truth is, He’s … Continue reading When Healing Takes Over: A Personal Update from the Heart
Credit: Home. Life. Encouragement Tuesday Thoughts Lord, protect me from all that will be thrown my way today. Encourage me and remind me that you are my shield protecting me from the arrows being shot at me by my enemies. “…Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high.”Psalms … Continue reading My Shield Protects Me
Credit: Home.Life.Encouragement As we start a new week of a new year, do not get wrapped up in so much change that you forget the simple things in life that bring you joy. Not everything in your life has to change. Remember this quote: “Some of the best things in life are the small things … Continue reading Not Everything Has To Change
Credit: Home. Life. Encouragement I wanted to remind you there is power and strength in “hope”. I recently realized the strength, power, and encouragement in the words grace, mercy, and faith, but hope tends to be neglected. I recently felt God nudging me to share this story with you since He rejuvenated us with the power … Continue reading Rejuvenate Your Strength in Hope
Credit: Home. Life. Encouragement With Thanksgiving knocking on our door, I am inspired to be mindful of being more thankful for the little things around me. Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.ROBERT BRAULT One of the little things that comes frequently to mind … Continue reading Gratitude Comes in Big and Small Ways
Credit: Home. Life. Encouragement When life has turned you upside down and inside out, stand firm on this simple truth… “ I will not be shaken.”PSALM 16:8 No matter what has you shaken remember God still has a plan for you. “For I know the plan I have for you.” JEREMIAH 29:11 My Friend, I promise, … Continue reading Strength Has Power Over Shaken
Credit: Home. Life. Encouragement My mom heart is full this morning. I have beaten myself up a lot lately, because I have been struggling with balancing being a wife, mom, and a working mom. Today, I decided to start my week out with making homemade banana muffins. I feel so good making these for my … Continue reading Enjoy The Sweet Simple Moments
Credit:@homelifeandencouragement.com As we close out another week, I would like to remind you before you book up your entire weekend with busy work, to think about adding some down time in there as well. It is my prayer you will be inspired by this quote and it will be enough to cause you to stop … Continue reading Set Your Cruise Control For Slower
Credit: Homelifeandencouragements.com This is what sums up my 2020 this past year. “Isn’t it funny how day by day nothing changes, but when you look back, everything is different …”C.S. LEWIS When I look back at how my year went, it was twisted, molded, and turned inside out. Do you ever have times like this … Continue reading One Day Life Is The Same, Yet One Day So Different