There’s a story I love to tell—one that begins long before any of us took our first breath. Once upon a time, the King of all creation dreamed you up.Not as an afterthought.Not as a “maybe.”But as His beloved daughter—His princess—crafted with intention, wrapped in grace, and crowned with purpose. From the moment we enter […]
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Here in the Midwest, spring has supposedly arrived—at least that’s what the calendar claims. I finally tucked away my winter clothes, only to be greeted by a freezing alert. Remnants of winter still linger, stubborn and uninvited. This is not what I had planned. Ladies, life has a way of placing us in seasons we
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As we step into Holy Week, I find myself thinking about how Jesus entered this week—not with resistance, not with fear, but with a quiet, steady surrender. Not the kind of surrender that gives up, but the kind that gives over. On this Monday of Holy Week, Scripture tells us Jesus returned to Jerusalem with
a devotional moment Scripture:“She will be a crown of splendor in the Lord’s hand, a royal diadem in the hand of your God.” — Isaiah 62:3 Reflection:In the quiet place of surrender, she kneels—not in shame, but in reverence. Her hands are clasped, her heart laid bare. And there, in the presence of Jesus, she
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Everyone has heard of a vision board, but many people aren’t entirely clear on what one is or what it can do for them. A vision board is a visualization and reminder tool consisting of images, affirmations, and quotes that can inspire, motivate, and encourage action. Many people find vision boards useful tools in their
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There is a popular meme going around that says My brain has too many tabs open. 4 of them are frozen and I have no idea where the music is coming from. Have you ever felt like that? If you were on your computer with too many tabs open you would simply click on the
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Are you tired of the clutter and disorganization in your home and/or work area? Getting organized is a great way to take control of your life. When your home or workspace is cluttered and chaotic, you’re more likely to feel overwhelmed and stuck. With so many things seeming to need your attention, it gets difficult
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Have you seen them? Are you fretting over them? They are now filling your social media feeds, Pinterest, favorite magazine, and holiday ads on TV: perfect versions of Christmas. While they are nice to look at and can inspire your holiday decorating, cooking, and gift-giving, there’s a hidden danger in these perfect depictions of Christmas
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Are you someone who seeks out new possibilities willingly and with excitement? It is often said you need to keep an open mind when it comes to having success in life. But what does it mean and how do you manage it? Many people go through life with a very limited view of what they
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If you look up the definition of the word “Change” you will find it described as making something different than it was. Change is all around us, in every aspect of our life. You see change in nature, in relationships, in your job, etc. Almost all change is out of your control. Even the most
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Winston Churchill once said, “Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” The problem is, that enthusiasm can be hard to come by, especially when yours has taken a beating. Setbacks and disappointments have a way of knocking you down. We start doubting ourselves and lose sight of who we are.
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A Choice You Can Make in Life Is to Be Happy or to Be Sad Most of the Time This knowledge doesn’t come to everyone. Some people live their entire lives embracing negativity and believing that the world is out to get them. They don’t realize that happiness is a choice. Let’s imagine for a
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Why Self-Confidence Matters What is self-confidence? What does it look like? It seems to me confidence is elusive, something you can reach for but cannot hold in your hand. Sometimes, when experiencing it, self-confidence can feel magical and wonderful; other times it can be frustrating. Something I have learned and continue to work on –
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Are you someone who seems to always be down in the dumps or fear happiness is always being ripped from you just as you get something great? Do you, like many others, feel that life is just against you being happy? Could there be another perspective? Let me ask you this: Are you, perhaps unknowingly,
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Everyone has one. That friend, family member, or co-worker. You are discouraged because of some failure. And while you are going through a rough time with the challenging emotions dealing with this thing that went wrong, they say things like You are thinking of that person right now, aren’t you? You grit your teeth. You
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