I am the youth church leader for a group of girls ages 12-18. This past summer we attended girls camp for a week. The girls decided to write encouraging thoughts or words on rocks and sticks they found in the woods, and then they put them in a glass jar. If any of the girls that week were feeling down… Read more →
Tag Archive for hope
Advice
“If I were asked to give what I consider the single most useful bit of advice for all humanity, it would be this: Expect trouble as an inevitable part of life, and when it comes, hold your head high. Look it squarely in the eye, and say, ‘I will be bigger than you. You cannot defeat me.’ Then repeat to… Read more →
Hope On. Journey On.
“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” -Helen Keller Our Show Up For Life motto is Hope On, Journey On. It is one of my absolute favorite sayings. My friend made me a bracelet that has all sorts of different charms with words on it, but this tag is my… Read more →
Inspired by: Kym
“Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food”. This quote comes from Hippocrates and has been in my head for years. Those close to me know that I say it often and consider it every time I make plans for a meal or snack. Here’s why. My sweet, beautiful mom was diagnosed with multiple autoimmune diseases throughout… Read more →
Because of Him I live in this Beautiful World
“I haven’t a clue as to how my story will end. But that’s all right. When you set out on a journey and night covers the road, you don’t conclude the road has vanished. And how else could we discover the stars?” -Author Unknown It is one of my favorite times of the year, the Easter Season. Many of… Read more →
5 Things I have done since I was 15 that bring me happiness
There are a few things I learned as a teen from my mom and a special little book she gave me that have always brought me happiness. There were loads of ideas on how to be happy and how to find happiness, but there were a few tips that I applied to my daily life and they instantly became second… Read more →
Chances Are, It Will Change
Photo via Sloan Photographers “Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” ―Lao Tzu There is one thing that is certain in this world, and that is that things change. Everything changes. From the… Read more →
A Grateful Soul
“No matter our circumstances, no matter our challenges or trials, there is something in each day to embrace and cherish. There is something in each day than can bring gratitude and joy if only we will see it and appreciate it.” -Dieter F. Uchtdorf Life’s challenges and trials… Read more →
A Healing Spirit
“There is a light in this world, a healing spirit more powerful than any darkness we may encounter. We sometimes lose sight of this force when there is suffering, too much pain. Then suddenly, the spirit will emerge through the lives of ordinary people who hear a call and answer in extraordinary ways.” -Mother Theresa We all know… Read more →
Take the Limits off Your Beliefs
I grew up with an incredible family. I was blessed with parents that loved me and 6 siblings that I have always been close to and have always admired. Our financial situation however was not so wonderful. We got kicked out of houses often and moved multiple times before I went off to college. We had little to no money… Read more →