that we needed a shepherd to lead us and help us to grow. Green pastures and still waters are good for our souls, with your personal experience and testimony you knew we’d hit pot holes. You began by describing the simple beauty of nature in life, and then warned us…

We have a choice each day. We can choose to make an impact. In this broken and dark world we can become a symbol of hope and goodness. Being there to intentionally help others is the best thing we can do as it reflects our heart and soul. I have…

Poem and photo by Kirsten Telan Two sweet friends set out on a mission to spread God’s love without any conditions. So they gathered together on a beautiful day, to discuss their plan of action and started to pray. They passed out encouraging notes as part of their birthday blessings, …

🎉Refresh. Welcome in a new year. 🎉Relax. Take time to rest. 🎉Renew. Give strength. 🎉Repent. Forgive sins. 🎉Revive. Take on a new outlook. 🎉Rethink. Evaluate your choices. 🎉Rejuvenate. Feel young again. 🎉Rejoice. Shout out loud. 🎉Reunite. Get together with old friends. 🎉Reflect. Take a look back. 🎉Remove. Get rid of clutter. 🎉Rebuild. Start again. 🎉Rewind. Look back to learn. 🎉Refocus.

Most of us would rather not experience the physical and mental pain that inevitably comes with suffering. But the fact we live in an imperfect world pretty much makes hard times a guarantee. My husband recently received news that he had a malignant tumor in his thyroid and that surgery…

I woke up on New Year’s Day with Sammy Hagar’s “I Can’t Drive 55” playing over and over again in my head. Why? I have no idea. I haven’t heard that iconic rock song in years but I sure did like it along with the MTV video that debuted in…

So what do dogs have to do with God? Our beloved dogs teach us to understand God’s unconditional love. They are more than just our pets. They are our family. They are our friends. Their presence positively impacts our bodies, our minds, and our spirits. There are heartwarming correlations between God and dogs. They provide us with unconditional and…

A poem by Kirsten Telan One thing I’ve learned is that a joyful heart, leads to a thankful mindset and sets us apart. God’s guidance will land you in the right place, so trust in His tender mercies and bountiful grace. Work hard each day to be grateful for the…

For those of us who embrace kindness as a lifestyle we may never ask “what’s in it for me?” We choose kindness not because it is going to benefit us, but because we feel like it’s the right thing to do. Doing service for others gets us out of our…