You Can Do Hard Things
By Ashley Veneman I called out, “You can do hard things!” My five-year-old stood on top of the highest point in the rock climbing gym looking down with determination. “Just jump,” I called out. She looked out in front of her, put her arms in the air, and leapt forward...
Calm Instead of Chaos
By Donna Gaines I am not a naturally neat or organized person. I like things clean but can overlook clutter and piles…until I can’t. Do you know what I mean? When you spend more time looking for something than actually using the item, you need some intervention. So...
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Who Do You Think You Are?
By Angie Wilson Since April, I have been wrestling with this very question. Sometimes it comes from my own insecurities. At other times, it comes from the whisper of the enemy...to discourage me. And then at other times, my Heavenly Father speaks this question to my...
Choosing Trust
By Joni Shankles I am a planner by nature. My personality type loves examining possibilities, imagining all potential outcomes for a given situation. When I’m at my best, this trait helps me find creative solutions, choose the best fit plan out of many, and move...
Citizens of Heaven
By Amy Wootton I asked all three of my daughters (ages 7, 5, and 2) what they thought heaven would be like. Their answers were much to be expected from a bunch of princess-loving little girls. Lots of sparkles, jewels, golden houses, pearl gates and rainbows! Heaven...