I love to encourage others through written and spoken words. What could beat a day of crafting inspirational messages or sculpting fantastic worlds for a novel? By all accounts, I have my dream job. The sun should rise to find me hammering away at my keyboard, immersed in my work's delight.…
Self-image grows from seeds of identity and purpose within the soul. When we admit to ourselves who we are and recognize who we are meant to be, actualizing our potential can begin. Self-image first involves inner nurturing. Personal understanding of character roots us. As our seeds germinate and potential springs forth, we…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmhWGu_IZHE Many of us dream of living with purpose and meaning. Books can inspire and guide us toward optimizing our gifts and talents toward a fulfilling life. Let's dive into these recent works by two of my favorite authors. First, read Chase the Lion by Mark Batterson to identify your divine…
We've torn through Christmas. Hugged our visitors goodbye. Sighed at the pile of work to tackle in the holiday's wake. The New Year began clearing its throat yesterday. Reminding us of its imminent spot on the calendar. The time to sift memories and set goals arrives in a few short days.…
I'm so excited to introduce you to visionary artist, Kat Heckenbach and a figment of her brilliant imagination. Angel, her imaginary interviewer, also works full-time as the protagonist of Heckenbach's Toch Island Series. I've included links below, so you can get a taste of the readable delicacies in Heckenbach's trilogy. Enjoy…
I listened to this inspiring book as an audio download from my local library system. But a single pass over the content wasn't enough. After listening to Batterson's amazing insights, I had to own a tangible edition. Much like the ground-breaking Circle Maker, the stirring concepts compelled me to recommend the book…
Human life begins with a push. Reaching, screaming, kicking--natal souls burst onto a timeline. From the first breath, the endless strive onward begins. Spring from yesterday's position. Roll, crawl, and walk. Gaze past today toward the next accomplishment. The cookie jar begs a toddler to climb. As we grow to adulthood,…
Putrid earth envelopes the grubby, dull bulb. The unappealing skin chafes against its chilly, dank surroundings. Hoping for light it has never seen, the bulb forces a tender sprout to wriggle through the oppressive darkness. The shoot summons all the energy it can muster and presses through the crust of earth.…
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Two years ago, I captured today's photo in one of earth's magical places. On a smoky North Carolina mountaintop swathed in worship and prayer, a few hundred writers gathered to pursue their calling. Signs referred to the location as Ridgecrest, but I'm sure its true identity cannot be pronounced in the human…