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Inspirational Essays celebrate the spiritual side of life. Here you’ll find stories sharing about God’s presence in our lives and retelling inspiring stories we’ve heard.
Life can be a roller coaster of ups and downs, of hard times and good times. We share a little of everything in this category. Times when we felt victorious and times when we felt not so much.
So often hearing a sermon will inspire us with words we want to pass on to others. We don’t feel that we have answers; just a lot of questions and situations that somehow, sometimes, God has shared a solution for us.
We give Him the glory for all the good in our lives, and there is so much. And we hope to see you all in Heaven someday!
Are you the person who says, “Friday Already?” Mastering Time Purposefully conquers feelings of defeat. We’ve curated 5 Steps for Faithful Goal Management. On Monday, I’m like, “A whole new week ahead with a whole new list of possibilities!” I can write a blog post, I can begin a painting, design another card, balance…
See With Your Heart and become what your heart knows. Quiet your mind. Turn to Truth… to God. Listen to what you hear when you become still. This little girl is more than a painting. I have painted her so many times, in so many poses, and on so many different things, that she…
Why do we need 7 Tips to Help Overcome Jealousy towards Women Peers? Because jealousy is an all-consuming fire that destroys beautiful relationships and worse yet, prevents sister-friendships from happening at all. So you’ve scored an outfit you truly are pleased to wear. It’s hanging in the closet, waiting for that special event. The…
Our Favorite Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe is just right: tangy, yet velvety smooth and creamy. Making pie is the best way to manage lemon drops. Life 101 tip: When life hands you lemons, make lemon pie. In spring we get lemon drops. Lemons fall from our tree, covering the ground with a carpet…
The New Year is peeking through the wreathed and garlanded doorways. It’s sneaking up on us through the candles and the greenery and the scent of baking cookies. Very, very soon now, we’ll turn that calendar page from this year to a brand New Year. Am I ready for it? What are my intentions…
There are times when a special book comes along. A book like “1000 Gifts.” The book that inspires you to take another look at your life. And then you find the strength to begin a personal challenge. One that may be long overdue. A 1000 gifts personal challenge to be more thankful. To fight for…
You know, don’t you, that humankind lets you be a fabulous flunky? You don’t have to ace everything to be a success story. If you’ve read the book “Humankind*” by Brad Aronson, you’ve read about 4Paws for Ability. This organization breeds and trains service dogs for people with disabilities. But just like we humans,…
Starch for Your Spiritual Wings: Be the angel flying faultlessly in God’s formation, every fiber infused with the strength of the Spirit. This week, as we went about our kimenink business, my mind was going as fast as my fingers. You know how it is. You’re doing repetitive work, like tying 75 tassels for…
I want to live with my Table Set For Company: showing true Christian hospitality to all. So I can dine in heavenly places when I die. Most of us likely had a day of feasting yesterday, Thanksgiving Day. Enjoying the fun and fellowship of family and/or friends, gathered round a table groaning with good,…
Walking on Water Miracles: Thoughts on stepping out of the boat, taking every step by faith, and staying on top of the daily waves of struggle. ” And Peter said, Lord, bid me come unto thee on the water. “ Matthew 14:28 Morning prayers with my husband, two days ago… “What made Peter…
Everyone needs a directory of Spiritual First Responders when we’re in the midst of a crisis. Who do you call first when you’re going through a hard time? A friend? Parent? Your pastor? Are your troubles strictly between you, Jesus and God? Actually, we need all of the above. First Responders to Attack by…
Can you sing through the storms and hard times of life? Like the little thrush, a foul weather friend, God can give us a song in the trials. “ For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace. The mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing….