Posts Tagged ‘be encouraged’
Seeking 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,…
Read MoreIt is what it is
I’ve despised this statement my whole life. So when I hear someone say, “Well, it is what it is,” I translate it into passivity. I’m a doer and I bring change. However, through my trials over the last few years, I’ve given in to the lie that nothing is changeable; and slowly started accepting it. …
Read MoreDon’t worry, I’ve got you.
On a spring hike, I decided to walk a short portion of the trail to find a quiet space. The snowy steps were too slick for my tennis shoes, but I hiked on. The sound of the roaring waterfall, the gentle breeze inspired the pines to sing, and a bluebird flew past as I exhaled.…
Read MoreI did it my way?
The soft golden hues of Cherokee Ranch and Castle illuminated the Frank Sinatra impersonator as he perform the classic songs I love so much: New York, New York Strangers in the Night Come Fly with Me I’ve Got You Under My Skin You Make Me Feel so Young Luck be a Lady And then he…
Read MoreLent is not about giving something up
My spiritual director, Ruth, sent me a message yesterday. “Dawna, someone brought to my attention (and you may have seen this also) that the word Lent is in the word Valentine. I’m forwarding another opportunity for a daily devotional during Lent.” Yesterday, I read the introduction to the suggested 40 day devotional. I prayed and…
Read MoreWhen you’ve bitten off more than you can chew.
I leaned in closer to hear what David was saying in the cozy atmosphere of Tito’s Cantina Tequila Bar & Grille. “On Tito’s Facebook page, I saw a picture of Tito in a headlock by one of his customers.” “That’s so cool. If I meet him, I want a picture like that.” No longer had the…
Read MoreHijacked Christmas Presents
I chatted with my mom via FaceTime. Anticipation shone on her face. It was Christmas Eve and she was explaining what packages she’d received from me. “I only sent one large envelope and one white box. Where’s the white box?” “I only have a white envelope and a manila envelope, but not a white box.”…
Read MoreThe shortest day, the longest shadow.
It is the astronomical winter solace, making it the shortest day of the year. Why in the world would a sun-lover like me be excited? Because tomorrow, the days only get longer. And eventually warmer. At noon today, I will stand outside to see my longest cast shadow of the year. I expect questions to come to…
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