Are you facing something that isn’t so easy to simply turn over to God? This month’s guest blogger just navigated through an incredible season of being in that same place. Lori and her husband Joel are the couple from MA would gave us our online home here. The Lord has used this website to share hope, encouragement and inspiration to readers, and now Lori is the one herself with an amazing story to speak into your life. It’s a living donor kind of story…. you’re gonna wanna to read this!
Guest Post: Releasing Restraints
This month’s Guest Post contributor faced the limitations of comparison and inadequacy to write this post. And it’s a good one! I know you’ll be blessed by Gayle’s words as she speaks into your heart regarding her own determination for freedom.
Poor Connections
Allow me to encourage you to push past what has become the cultural norm of electronics to preserve the art of communication and cherish the gift of human presence.
Carla's Column: AND THERE IS MORE!
Carla’s post is a little bit of an infomercial combined with a little bit conference speaker along with a little bit candy cereal. This post will make you smile, laugh and feel oh so good when you get to the end! Be blessed and encouraged by this month’s Carla’s Column.
The Unpresentable Family
Do you live in a nice polished home with a picture perfect family? If you answered “no” then this post will bless and encourage you in believing for those pieces to be used in mighty ways! It’s a few days past June, but still a perfect post in tribute of the genuinely imperfect one I was so honored to call “Dad.”
Guest Post: A Note to the Kids
People often say “I’m not a writer", but as our Guest Larry Lichlyter shares….if you’re a parent you’re a writer— composing messages in the lives of your children, grandchildren and future generations. Be motivated and sharpened by this heartfelt inspirational Father’s Day post from one Fab Dad!
Carla's Column: My Dad
Hard working. Funny. Kind. Committed. It sounds like the characteristics of the perfect man. Well this month’s Carla’s Column gets pretty close as we have the privilege of meeting her dad! His example will bless and inspire today’s fathers for sure!
My Wonder Woman
I’m wrapping up our month of May with the last Mother’s Day tribute. But the nuggets in this post about my mom are for ALL parents (yep- ya’ll she’s just that great)! Pray it blesses your heart and those hard days of parenting.
Journey with Jen: Momma Tried
Mother’s Day is upon us and often times it gets us thinking about what our mother’s have taught us. This month, Journey with Jen as she revisits 15 things she learned from her mom.
Carla's Column: My Mom
In honor of Mother’s Day, this month our blog contributors are paying tribute to MOMs! Be inspired, with an element of humor and fun, as Carla shares a beautiful post about her mom. We can all gain something from the example Carla’s mom set before her, and aim to do the same for our kiddos!
Living: Thirty Years After Tragedy
Tragedy isn’t a one day event. It marks life forever. I pray this post speaks to you as I share my thoughts on this 30 year anniversary after our accident.
Guest Post: Fostering with Faith
My friend Kodi shares a beautiful GUEST POST about her journey in saying "yes" to becoming a foster parent and what this looks like in her life, her family and her heart! You will be incredibly blessed to take a moment and read.
Downfall of Stranger Danger
Have you ever avoided making eye contact with someone? Or have you been flat out rude to another because you didn’t know them? Have you ever completely dropped the ball in a chance to give to another? This nonjudgmental, hey-we’ve-all-been-there-before post is for your heart. Praying you are blessed, encouraged and inspired as you read it.
Journey with Jen: Faith over Fear
As a parent, there are days that stick with you. There are days that grip your heart so tight you, and the way you approach parenthood, are permanently changed. This month, Journey with Jen, as she tackles failure and fear head on!
Carla's Column: Tiny Prayers
Carla shares an inspiring story in this month's Carla's Column reminding us all of the power that can come in small packages and in small prayers.
The Uncelebrated
Whether or not you watched any of the 2018 Winter Olympics, there's a message here for you. I share a lesson gained from those athletes who didn't medal. I pray this speaks to you and encourages The Uncelebrated in stirring your passion and purpose.
More To The Story
Have I ever shared my story with you? Well, even if I have this post is that plus much more. It is a post for so many people-- those who face loss and grief, those whose plans haven't come to fruition, those looking for direction, those who have dealt or deal with depression, those who question God’s plan for their life, or those who just love a good story! Please take a moment to read, listen and share with a friend.
Journey with Jen: Dry Bones
I am beyond blessed to share with you this incredible woman who is living out the example of a beautiful warrior. Jen Shultz is joining our website to contribute nuggets of inspiration, joy, strength and encouragement, so LOOK BACK for more from "Journey with Jen"! Here is her very first post! Enjoy soaking up this deeply personal post full of goodness for your heart today.
Carla's Column: Overwhelmed
The feeling of being overwhelmed is what Carla covers in this month's Carla's Column. After reading it you'll be reminded of the one thing we're so grateful to be overwhelmed by. A particularly sweet message for the start to this month.
The Dumbest Words I've Ever Heard
"Disgusting" and "Dumbest" are two key words in this post. Please join me for this message discussing the lasting effects of what we say. Please be aware: the example is truly disgusting. Nevertheless, it's totally worth the read!