The colorful flower pushing its way up through unyielding concrete The brightest smile on the child suffering from illness The tenacious sunshine glimmering through the cracks of the abandoned home The positive attitude of the people seeming to struggle the most…
Give It Away: What’s Your Most Precious Gift?
Giving is exemplified in so many different ways — monetary gifts, gifts of service, of time, or more simple gifts like a smile or a hug. Recognizing gifts can be easy when it’s wrapped in a nice bow on your birthday, but other…
{EE} Reads: The Case for Grace
{Image Via} I have heard about Lee Strobel for many years because of his most famous book, The Case for Christ, even though it remains on my to be read list. A staunch atheist, Strobel conducted extensive research about Christianity before…
Grief through the Seasons of Life
Life has many seasons, with its rise and fall, ups and downs, sunshine, and storms. Each season has its unique qualities, experiences, its imparted growth. Each one stretches and shapes you, some more than others. When I think about the…
Extraordinary Everyday {EE} Reads: For the Love
I pre-ordered Jen Hatmaker’s latest book, For the Love, back in June. I couldn’t wait for it to arrive in August. Once it did, I eagerly read it from cover to cover. I wasn’t disappointed. Not only does Jen keep…