Posts Tagged ‘be encouraged’
Oblivious
The restaurant was hopping. The waiter was on the move from table to table—checking on his customers. I settled into my seat, back to the wall, observing my surroundings. Various conversations about business, Florida’s recent hurricanes, holiday parties…all which were interesting to my party of one. A man at the table across from me…
Read MoreWhere’s the line?
On That’s Funny! our latest series is, “Never Good Enough.” One of our viewers asked a deep, thoughtful question: “Where’s the line between wanting to improve yourself and being content with what you have?” This is a fantastic question. I often ask myself where’s the line questions about many areas in my life; “Where’s the line between my…
Read MoreSo many questions
When Sally and I started our Youtube series, That’s Funny! we had questions about topics and untruths we hoped to debunk. Now we are deep in our series of, God never gives you more than you can handle, and we have even more questions…so many questions. Join us for an empowering Q&A session, dispelling the…
Read MoreMake a wish
I sold a property called, “The Dandelion House,” adorned with the theme throughout and even a dandelion painted accent wall. Upon seeing it, my clients decided to write a contract. Before leaving, mom and two little girls closed their eyes, made the wish (that this would be their new home) and blew on the wall.…
Read MoreWho told you that?
My friend shared a story about feeling unloved and unaccepted. After thirty years of struggling with not enough, she saw a store clerk and thought she was beautiful. As my friend was leaving the store, God told her to go compliment this woman. Reluctantly, she did as God instructed. The woman replied, “Thank you. And so…
Read MoreShattered, but still standing.
I met with someone this week who is going through a divorce. After decades of being married, she walked into an attorney’s office and sent me this picture. The table was so symbolic. Broken, yet beautiful. Shattered, but still standing. Might I suggest, what seems fragmented can still be whole? “We have all kinds of…
Read MoreReceiving gratitude or running from it?
My Seller had just finished signing the closing documents. He stood up, walked toward me and thanked me. “You bet,” I said, as I went to give him a hug. But he stopped me. Taking a hold of my shoulders, he looked into my eyes and said. “Look at me. Truly, thank you for helping…
Read MoreSeeking your wisdom and direction
Many of you know Sally Smith from our Overwhelmed Conferences. She’s been a speaker, MC, and healer of broken hearts. Her story has resonated with many. Sally and I have shared a lot of life together, bravely walking through the dark valleys in hopes of scaling joyful summits. We believe that safe and trusted women…
Read MoreCampfire
I’ve taken a girls trip with my best friend, Julieann (AKA Buddy), for seven years and counting. We’ve seen some beautiful places, sharing belly laughs, tears, and simply sitting in the wonder of God’s beauty. It was our last night in South Dakota. Although our days had been packed with adventure, this special night centered…
Read MoreRunning to get the sponge
Reflecting on Easter and reading Matthew 27:45-50 (ESV), I imagined myself in the scene. Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” And some of the bystanders,…
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