Hope in the Lord

Hope in the Lord blog

Where is your hope? What keeps you encouraged and optimistic for the future? What keeps your faith strong? Our hope is in the Lord. He alone is our constant, the one who will never fail us. The other night I was driving home. I really enjoy driving, I have a comfy ride and it is […]

Do the Work

Do the Work

Do the work and leave the results to God. I read this quote earlier this week and it really resonated with me. How often do we get hung up wondering about the details, the conclusion, stuck in the paralysis of analysis? Sometimes we even resist starting or trying something because we don’t know how it […]

Behind the Scenes

But let me fill your heart with hope, with expectancy! God is working behind the scenes.

Do you ever wonder what is going on behind the scenes? I know I do! Whether it pertains to people or details of a project, I can’t help but be curious! I read a fascinating story along these lines earlier today, and I want to share it with you! A professor was on a trip […]

Real Life

Embracing real life and making the most of it reminds me of the verse in Proverbs that says "Where no oxen are, the manger is clean, but much revenue comes from the strength of the ox."

First off, I have to laugh at my own title: Real Life. What is that even supposed to mean?! Don’t worry, I’ll explain! And now that we’ve had our laugh, let’s talk about what I’m referring to. Real Life – the in-between moments that lead to your goals and big accomplishments. The “oops” moments and […]

Doing Hard Things

Doing Hard Things

What is one of the hardest things you’ve ever had to do? Perhaps you have to think about it for a minute, or perhaps you have an answer right away. If you had asked me this question twenty years ago, I almost certainly would have told you learning how to ride a bike. I spent […]