Words have the power to encourage.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to be a wife and mother. Like most little girls, I played house and would name and care for all my dolls. Even before I met my husband, I built my life around having children, but God had other plans...

Kindness inspires kindness. Let's celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day! Sprinkle a little kindness amongst everyone you meet with these fun ideas…

Can you imagine your worst enemy having an encounter with you that causes them to completely change their tune and celebrate you instead?Let's talk about God's undeserved favor.

I still have room to grow in the gratitude department, because a true attitude of gratitude requires gratefulness even when I don't get what I want or wish for.

The movie WarRoom changed my life. I seriously love that movie! When I tell people that, I get one of 3 reactions: I love it too! I haven't seen it! Or....I saw it, but I thought it was a bit cheesy in parts. But whatever your reaction, put that aside for a second, this is my testimony of how a movie had a profound effect on my life.

September 12th is the National Day of Encouragement. How do you celebrate it? Here are 3 super simple ways to encourage someone.

I have a confession. I am a recovering shopaholic. I didn't used to be able to leave my house without a designer handbag on my arm. I know it sounds ridiculous and I'm truly embarrassed to admit it now, but for years it was part of my identity and I literally felt naked without one.

I've had lots of dreams and goals throughout my life. I'm guessing you have too. Some I have been able to accomplish easily and others are still an uphill battle. When it seems like the odds are stacked against me, it's easy to give up hope or start to believe the negative voices that say "I can't do it".

Do you hear the Lord in the daily decisions of your life? I do. I don't literally hear his voice, but I can feel the Spirit leading me in the direction I should go and convicting me when I decide not to follow.

I want to ask you a question. Do you trust God? Really think before you answer, Do you trust God? I'm guessing your response was "Yes! Of course I trust Him. I surrender all." But I want to challenge you to consider if you truly, fully trust Him or if like me - if I'm honest - admit that I haven't been fully trusting Him in EVERY area of my life.

Sometimes we have to be reminded that life is a journey. We haven't reached the end destination yet, so we should expect some ups and downs.