Love Someone as They Are: The Greatest Gift We Can Give
Love Someone as They Are: The Greatest Gift We Can Give There is a quiet kind of magic in learning to love someone as they are, and I believe it may be one of the greatest gifts we will ever give another human being. Sweet friend, I want you to picture someone you love dearly. […]
5 Powerful Reminders About New Possibilities in Life
5 Powerful Reminders About New Possibilities in Life Sweet friend, have you ever stopped to think that new possibilities in life are waiting for you every single morning? They aren’t just for the young or the brave or the people who seem to have it all figured out. They are for you, right where you […]
Why Remembering What Went Right Feels So Hard
Why Remembering What Went Right Feels So Hard If you’ve ever wondered why the hard moments stick so much longer than the good ones, you are not alone. Our minds naturally hold on to what hurt or worried us. It’s a kind of protection, a way of trying to make sure we don’t get hurt […]
How to Wish Someone Well and Still Protect Your Heart
How to Wish Someone Well and Still Protect Your Heart There is something beautiful about the day you can wish someone well and truly mean it, sweet friend. If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve been hurt, maybe recently, maybe a long time ago. You’ve cried, you’ve prayed, and you’ve wondered if the ache would […]
Your Life Made a Difference: 5 Beautiful Reminders You’re Remembered
Your Life Made a Difference: 5 Beautiful Reminders You’re Remembered Have you ever wondered whether your life made a difference? Maybe you asked it quietly in the car, or lying awake at night, or standing at the kitchen sink while the world went on without noticing all you’ve done. If so, sweet friend, I want […]
Why You Should Never Stop Getting Excited About Little Things
Why You Should Never Stop Getting Excited About Little Things Sweet friend, there is something beautiful about staying excited about little things, and I hope you never lose it. 💜 Somewhere between growing up, paying bills, and keeping life running, many of us quietly stopped noticing the small wonders. We saved our smiles for big […]
4 Beautiful Blessings of Enjoying the Life God Gave You
4 Beautiful Blessings of Enjoying the Life God Gave You Sweet friend, have you ever stopped to realize how much joy there is in enjoying the life God gave you? Somewhere along the way, without even noticing, you changed. You laugh a little louder. You keep a smaller circle. You pray a little simpler. And […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cherish the People You Love: Their Ordinary Presence Makes Life Extraordinary
Cherish the People You Love: Their Ordinary Presence Makes Life Extraordinary Today I want to gently remind you to cherish the people you love, because the ordinary moments you share with them are the ones your heart will treasure most. 💜 Come sit with me for a few minutes, sweet friend. Pour yourself a warm […]