The first time I came across this phrase, I felt a piercing in my heart. The weight of the words left me stunned with a sense of knowing. Even though I had not summarized the reason for my stagnation in achieving my goals as a desperate need to feel ready when I saw the words, there was a sense of confirmation that “readiness” was precisely the feeling I’d been longing for; yet, Continue reading
Creativity is a spiritual issue. Any progress is made by leaps of faith, some small, some large.— Julia Cameron
I can confidently declare this even if I’ve never experienced your art! You were designed to be a Creator before you picked up a pen, paintbrush, instrument, camera, or script. Well before you welcomed the critiques and opinions of outsiders, your identity was established as a Creator. And your task, and mine, is Continue reading
There are likely responses from all ends of the spectrum in a community this size. From motivated, refreshed, and excited to lackadaisical, exhausted, tranquil, and all the feelings in between. Can we agree that all emotions are valid at the start of a new year? So, wherever you are in your feelings as you read this message, please know that I see you, and there is room for all of it.
Over the weekend I came across 2 different social media posts that immediately got my attention when I read these words,
These words pierced my heart immediately, and tears sprang up in the corners of my eyes. It was not until I read them that I realized, I’ve been waiting for “Ready” for a very long time! I have desperately wanted the feeling of READINESS to come and rescue me from all of my insecurities associated with showing up in spaces of discomfort. Continue reading
–Me
Have you ever found yourself back at the START-LINE when you should be getting closer to the FINISH LINE? If you haven’t ever found yourself there,
BUT, for those of you who can relate to the reality of re-starting something that should be finished, this “Hope Note” is tailor-made for YOU, so I’m glad you’re here! Continue reading
To bloom in chaos, you must resist the distractions that create it.
To bloom in chaos, you must have the confidence to know every battle is not yours to fight. Continue reading
All of your experiences, all of your pain, all of your disappointments, all of your victories, everything about you is necessary for your Purpose. There is not one thing that you have, tangible or intangible, that is unnecessary. It is the sum total of it all that God will maximize, and allow you to thrive in your Calling, Continue reading
Why do we insist on making things so difficult for ourselves? It’s like we refuse to believe that “slow and steady [truly does] win the race.” We may say we believe that, but our actions often reveal that we really believe DRASTIC and UNREASONABLE is the only way to win. Continue reading
Mental or moral strength to persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty.
Merrian-Webster Dictionary
STRENGTH.
PERSERVERENCE.
BOLDNESS.
If I were asked to define courage using 1 word, I would choose one of the words listed above. I love the idea of courage, and having the privilege to witness it at work in the lives of others. Today, I had the honor of witnessing the manifestation of many seeds of courage on display at a ribbon cutting ceremony and Grand Opening of a business. I left the event excited about the future, and proud of the business owner, who had undoubtedly pressed past, and jumped over many obstacles to realize her dream.
There was something special about seeing the tangible fruit of courage. I was inspired, and I started to think about what courage really is, versus the misconceptions of it. Continue reading
I have yet to meet a person who enjoys waiting. I know I don’t, and we live in a society that insists on everything being instant! Yet, Patience is described as a ”spiritual fruit” in the Bible, a fruit that every follower of Christ should exemplify in our everyday living. There’s no wonder why it’s essential that we learn to wait on God because waiting on answered prayers to manifest is one of the best ways to develop the fruit of patience in our lives.
Hope Notes 