Ever wake up and think, “Lord, if You’re giving out refills of energy and enthusiasm, I’ll take a double pump.” Yeah, me too. Some days my motivation packs up and heads for vacation without me. But here’s the good news: if you’ve ever felt that same “where’s-my-spark?” slump, I’ve got just the thing to help. I’m so excited to open the cover of Reignite Your Spirit! A Companion Guide and show you what’s inside! It’s like a spark plug for your spirit. We’ve all been there. There are days … and then there are days, right? The ones Continue Reading
✨ Feeling Invisible but Not Forgotten
Have you ever felt like you suddenly became the Invisible Woman, minus the cool cape and superpowers? One minute you’re right there in the mix—talking, contributing, showing up—and the next you’re standing by the potted plant, holding someone’s purse and silently mouthing, “I’m actually very interesting!” If you’ve ever had that “am I even here?” sensation, you are in good company. We’ve all whispered the same thing. It’s just that most of us say it quietly … because we don’t want to make a fuss. (Right?) And you know, sometimes the Continue Reading
💦 A Splash of Encouragement
You know that moment when you think, Sure! I can totally do this! And then five minutes later you realize, Oh dear. I cannot do this. I have lived that moment. Dog-paddle with me back to the early 1990s to a weekend church retreat when my roommate Lynn and I created a synchronized swimming routine. Good grief. What on earth were we thinking? Here’s the instant replay: We donned our colorful swim caps, tightened our nose plugs, and set our boom box on the edge of the hotel pool. We’d practiced, of course—on our living-room rug. Not Continue Reading
Ready to Reignite Your Spirit?
Sometimes I need a kick in the butt. Other times? I just need a nap. And isn’t it just like God to offer both? Acts 22:10 says, “What should I do, Lord?” And the Lord told me, ‘Get up and go.’” Oh my. Yes. I bet you’ve heard that direction too, right? God didn’t place us here–at this time, in this place—to stand still. He has something for us to do. We are part of his beautiful plan. And we can’t respond to his call if we refuse to move. I’ve discovered that God uses two different voices with me when He wants me to move. Sometimes Continue Reading