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Do This When You Need to Be Reminded of Good Things

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Do This When You Need to Be Reminded of Good Things

We all struggle. But how do you stay reminded of the good things in your life? Here's how I stay focused on the good stuff in life.

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Good Things I've Been Reading Lately

What good books have you been into this summer? Here are a few favorite reads that I have enjoyed this summer season.

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How to Answer the Question, "What's Your Story?"

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How to Answer the Question, "What's Your Story?"

Recently someone asked me, "what's your story?" I wanted to give a surface answer, but sharing in a deeper way invited a real connection.

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My Recipe for a Perfect Summer Day

What does your perfect summer day look like? Recently I came across my own recipe -- sharing it in hopes it inspires you to create yours.

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A Note to Your Summer Self

What words do you need to hear this summer season? For inspiration, here's my story about my summer note tradition.

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An Invitation to Listen to the Soundtrack of Your Life

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An Invitation to Listen to the Soundtrack of Your Life

Sometimes inspiration comes out of nowhere. Here's an invitation to tune in to the soundtrack of your life to remember your best self.

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Hello Almost Summer! Seasonal Inspirations for You

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Hello Almost Summer! Seasonal Inspirations for You

Memorial Day is always the start of summer in my heart. Here are a few favorite posts to inspire you for the summer season ahead.

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What I Learned from Studying Romans for a Year

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What I Learned from Studying Romans for a Year

I didn't mean to spend a year in Romans. But after finishing an 8-week study, I couldn't tell you anything I learned. So I stayed for more.

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7 Life-Giving Ways to Celebrate Mother's Day

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7 Life-Giving Ways to Celebrate Mother's Day

How can you find joy this Mother's Day? Here's a story about expanding the view of the day to remember those who have mothered you well.

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How to Be the Most Interesting Woman in the Room

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How to Be the Most Interesting Woman in the Room

What makes your heart shine? Here's a personal invitation to shine more and become the most interesting woman in the room today.

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3 Renewing Goodies to Put Some Spring In Your Step

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3 Renewing Goodies to Put Some Spring In Your Step

Spring is cranking up the goodness around here. I thought I would follow suit by sharing my favorite renewing thoughts with you.

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5 Good Things for Easter Week

It's Easter Week! Here are five good things I'm grateful for and enjoying this week.

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A Personal Retreat For You

Love the idea of retreat but hate the work involved to get away? Me too. What if a time of refreshment was simple? A few ideas for you.

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The Best Conversation Starter

What's your "go to" question for making small talk? Here's a fun story to consider taking your conversations to a more authentic place.

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The Story of Happy Oranges

What could a smiley face on an orange do? Turns out, it became a reminder to a sweet girl that she was seen and loved.

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My Favorite Winter Posts

How's your winter? Whether you're dreaming of spring or loving fierce weather, it's a perfect time for finding ways to be present to it all.

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What's Saving Your Life Right Now? 2023 Edition

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What's Saving Your Life Right Now? 2023 Edition

As we are halfway through winter, a favorite blogger invites asking the question, "what's saving your life right now?" Here's my answer.

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Do You Scripture Doodle?

I used to think the Bible was dusty stuff. My friend Michele encouraged me to dig in. She was right and doodling made it personal to me.

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A Bunch of Cozy Stuff for You

What would make your winter cozier? Taking a page from my friend Joe, here are a bunch of cozy things for inspiration.

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What Do You Need to Flourish this Winter?

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What Do You Need to Flourish this Winter?

What do you need to flourish this winter? For me - books! Re-reading a winter favorite that invites caring for ourselves well.

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