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Encouraging Others
Encouragement: A Building Up
Encouragement is one of the most powerful gifts we can offer to others, yet it’s often overlooked or withheld. We’ve all heard the phrase, “A friend in need is a friend indeed,” but that friendship is only genuine if it uplifts rather than tears down. Reflecting on my own journey, I’ve realized that failing to…
A Willing Spirit Within
Sometimes, the greatest barrier to change isn’t our circumstances—it’s the quiet resistance within us, the unwilling spirit that drags its feet when our hearts know what needs to be done. Whether it’s tackling a dreaded chore, stepping out in faith, or pursuing healing, we all face moments when motivation falters and our spirit simply refuses…
Remember
The word “remember” lingers, echoing quietly in the everyday moments: the bright laughter around a table, the peace that fills a morning walk, the gentle warmth of a friend’s encouragement when clouds gather overhead. I try to hold onto these things, to trace them with my mind like my fingers trailing along old photographs. Sometimes,…
Expressions of Gratitude
God looks past our outward appearances and routines, searching deep within our hearts—especially when they are broken, hurting, or weighed down by worries. He sees our pain, the silent struggles, and the moments when we overlook the gifts He has provided. Too often, the absence of expressed gratitude becomes a reflection of hearts distracted by…
Embracing Wholeness: Just As I Am
When I walk into a crowded room, the air feels thick, pressing against my skin. My hands tremble slightly as I search for a familiar face, but I catch the sidelong glances of strangers instead. Each whisper seems to tug at my sense of self, a reminder that validation from outside can slip away like…
Consider Your Ways
“Now, therefore, thus says the Lord of Hosts: Consider your ways.” Haggai 1:5 ESV I pause at the words, “Consider your ways,” and feel their weight settle in my chest like the scales beneath my feet. Jeans that once slipped on easily now resist, buttons straining. I shift my eating—salads replaced by the comfort of…
Stubborn Resistance
Hazy sunlight streamed through my window as I sat hunched over my phone, thumb scrolling endlessly through social media feeds. In the quiet, my unopened Bible rested beside me like an anchor ignored. My prayers trickled out, brief and desperate-“help me”-words falling flat in the air. Beneath it all, a deep yearning stirred, aching for…
Let’s Play The Quiet Game And The Courage To Speak
It takes courage to speak even when faced with encouragement to be silent. Growing up, whether in the car or at home, my mother often suggested, “Let’s play the quiet game,” to get us to stop talking or arguing. My father would sometimes ask me where my “off button” was, a playful way to encourage…
There’s a story that need to come out…
How do you talk about the tough subjects with others in a way that makes them feel comfortable? Or is it something we need to adjust for their comfort? Sean Dietrich posted a blog about suicide this morning. Let’s face it, there is no comfortable way to approach this subject. I have openly talked about…