I overheard my four year old singing a familiar song the other day . . . This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine . . . It warmed my heart. He really does let his light shine. We all have that ability in us. It is said that: A Good Deed Brightens a dark world Such a simple truth. But we forget in all our busyness to think about and do "good deeds". And when I say "we" . . . I … [Read more...] about The Good Deed Wake Up Call (and 7 ways you can brighten the world today)
Faith
Dear Beautiful Girl Trying to Find Yourself
This post contains affiliate links with several businesses. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Several other companies and websites allow me to earn a commission when you purchase through the links in my posts. When I was young, I didn't fit in with the the other girls. Even though we had similar interests. Even though we were in the same grade, on the same team and … [Read more...] about Dear Beautiful Girl Trying to Find Yourself
Good Friday: A Runner’s Perspective
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you. Because by your holy cross You have redeemed the world. Jesus was fully human. In prayer, I always go to Jesus as my Lord, my Good Shepherd, and my Savior. It is not often that I contemplate on His humanity. But a few weeks ago, when the Gospel recounted Jesus' weeping at Lazarus' tomb, I really began to think about Jesus in His humanness. When I heard … [Read more...] about Good Friday: A Runner’s Perspective
11 Quick, but Powerful, Prayers (free printable)
This post contains affiliate links with several businesses. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. There are times when life is so busy, we almost feel like we are in survival mode. There are other times when our heart has been hurt, and we just don't have the joy or energy to pray. In times like these, we need quick, but powerful, prayers! NEW - 5 MORE FREE PRAYERS! THESE ARE … [Read more...] about 11 Quick, but Powerful, Prayers (free printable)
5 Benefits of Prayer Journaling
This article contains affiliate links. See more details on my About me page. Prayer journaling is something I find beneficial and enjoyable. If you have not thought about starting a prayer journal, here are some reasons why you may want to consider it. (Get 40 Prayer Journal Prompts for free here: Free Journal Prompts) 1. You spend more time in prayer It takes a lot longer to … [Read more...] about 5 Benefits of Prayer Journaling
From Cross to Blessing: 3 Hardships that Actually Make Life Better
Have you ever gone through a time in your life where you just wished you could see how it all worked out in the future? Often when we struggle, we hear people say, "Everything happens for a reason." I have refrained from punching those people many times. You? There were times in my life where I wished I could fast-forward, or at least look into a magic mirror and see how it all panned out. I … [Read more...] about From Cross to Blessing: 3 Hardships that Actually Make Life Better