Be Careful What You Call an Ordinary Day
Be Careful What You Call an Ordinary Day Sweet friend, have you ever ended your evening with a tired sigh and said, “Well, that was just an ordinary day”? I know I have. We say it so easily, and we almost never stop to think about what we’re really saying. Why We Call It an […]
The Special Kind of Happiness in No Longer Wanting What You Begged God For
The Special Kind of Happiness in No Longer Wanting What You Begged God For If you’ve ever wondered why God let some of your unanswered prayers stay unanswered, sweet friend, this post is for you. You can find more daily faith encouragement on my blog 💜 Think back to something you once wanted with your […]
The Three Gates of Speech: A Gentle Reminder Before You Speak
The Three Gates of Speech: A Gentle Reminder Before You Speak The three gates of speech are a simple, beautiful practice: before you say a word, ask yourself if it is true, if it is necessary, and if it is kind. Sweet friend, I’m so glad you’re here today, because this is one of those […]
3 Beautiful Signs of Personal Growth (You’ve Come Farther Than You Think)
3 Beautiful Signs of Personal Growth (You’ve Come Farther Than You Think) Sweet friend, have you ever stopped to notice the signs of personal growth in your own life? Most of us are so busy getting through the day that we never look back and see how far we’ve come. Today I want to sit […]
Enjoy Today: Stop Saving Your Happiest Self for Someday
Enjoy Today: Stop Saving Your Happiest Self for Someday Sweet friend, if you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to enjoy today, I’d like to sit down with you for a minute and have a heart-to-heart. Pour yourself a cup of something warm, and let’s talk about the “someday” we all seem to carry around. […]
What Matters Most: 5 Gentle Reminders for When You Feel Like You’re Falling Behind
What Matters Most: 5 Gentle Reminders for When You Feel Like You’re Falling Behind Sweet friend, when life feels like too much, I want you to know that you don’t have to have it all together to be deeply loved. Learning what matters most might be the most freeing thing you ever do for your […]
Tell Them While You Still Can: Sharing Encouraging Words for Loved Ones Sweet friend, have you ever noticed how easily encouraging words for loved ones come when they’re not in the room? You tell a coworker how proud you are of your daughter. You tell a friend what a good-hearted man your husband is. You […]
How to Cherish the Little Moments Before They’re Gone
How to Cherish the Little Moments Before They’re Gone Sit down with me for a minute, friend. Pour yourself something warm, let your shoulders relax, and let’s have a little heart-to-heart. I’ve been thinking about something lately, and I believe it was meant for you today. A strange thing happens as the years pass: the […]
Comfortable Silence: The People You Can Be Quiet With Are a Gift
Comfortable Silence: The People You Can Be Quiet With Are a Gift Comfortable silence is one of the most beautiful gifts you can share with another person, sweet friend. Think about the last time you sat beside someone and felt no pressure at all to fill the air with words. No small talk, no pretending, […]
Choose Peace: 5 Comforting Ways to Stop Proving Your Point
Choose Peace: 5 Comforting Ways to Stop Proving Your Point Sweet friend, there comes a day in every woman’s life when she decides to choose peace instead of one more round of explaining herself. 💜 Maybe that day is today. Maybe you’ve been replaying a conversation in your mind for hours, wondering what you should […]