Welcome in Hope

Welcome in Hope

There are moments in life when we face news that will try to shake us, and it may be for a moment, but as we look to the One who is in control, we can remind ourselves that we will not lose hope because the One who is hope lives within us. Last week, I […]

The Empty Table

The Empty Table

Last week, I walked into a room with several ladies gathered together at tables, laughing and talking. While there were a few familiar faces, I realized there wasn’t anyone I knew well so I took a seat at an empty table. I often take comfort in finding a friend at events like these when I […]

Never Lost or Forgotten

Never Lost or Forgotten

Last week, I lost something and forgot something, all in the same day. On the days I drive early in the morning, I always treat myself with a coffee from Dunkin Donuts. (Treat yourself every now and then – that’s a blog for another day 😉 ). I realized as I was getting ready to […]

Seeds that Grow

Seeds that Grow

I was taking a walk in the mountains last weekend and while it was chilly out, I embraced the sunlight and the anticipation of spring that I know is so close. Most of the trees didn’t have buds but I did notice that a few were trying. My soul was delighted at the glimpse of […]

More Precious than Rubies

More Precious than Rubies

I remember looking for rubies on the playground as an eight-year-old. I would search for them often. Of course there were no real rubies to be found in the sand, but there were these tiny, red stones in the sand which represented beautiful rubies to me. So, I would search for them like treasure. I […]

Settle your Heart

Settle your Heart

Settle your heart. This has resonated in my heart for some time now. My best friend asked me earlier this year if I had a word for the year. At the time, I didn’t and honestly don’t always choose one word to focus on but I can’t seem to get away from “settle your heart.” […]

A Glance Back

A Glance Back

A couple of weeks ago, there was an amazing sunrise that caught my attention and the same was true for many others, too (for my East Tennessee friends, anyways). It was so stunning that sunrise photos were the highlight of the day on social media. While I wasn’t able to snap a picture, I did […]

Go to the King

Go to the King

Hope transpires when we go to the King. When we take those moments to pause and choose rest, allowing Him to have every concern, hope will transpire. Love from the heart of the Father will transpire. Just this past week, I had one of those overwhelming days and I could have given up but I […]

Lost in His Wonder

Lost in His Wonder

One day last week as I was driving before dawn, I couldn’t help but pause at the wonder of the clouds. On this particular morning, there seemed to be a glimpse of spring in the air which for me, brings hope. At first glance, the clouds looked like mountains in the distance. I simply told […]

Renewed by Good Words

Renewed by Good Words

Life can be so fast-paced sometimes, but I love a good book because it somehow can slow things down. Books have been a great place of rest for me lately. I am reading multiple books right now and I am not sure if that is a good or bad thing. 😉 While I should probably […]