“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.” ~Hebrews 12:1-2
Author: Laurel
Welcome! I am a wife, proud mama of two adult daughters, writer, teacher, and a follower of Jesus who finds joy in mentoring and encouraging others to live passionate lives full of hope and purpose. A graduate of Idaho State University, I currently teach music at a private elementary school. I also lead a bible study group for moms of all ages, in all seasons of life.
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We all have them. Those projects that we’ve started but just can’t seem to finish. Every time you look in the corner, open the closet door, or go into the garage, they are there. The craft project you bought to do with your kids because it looked like fun, but was a lot more work than you planned. The DIY that seemed simple enough, but actually created more work. Half-read books. Piles of scrapbooking stuff that you’ve accumulated only to discover that you don’t really like scrapbooking (my own personal confession). All of those things that you’ve started with the
As a little girl, I learned that the opposite of love is hate. While there is some truth in that, I have since come to understand that the true opposite of love is selfishness. When we are caught up in our own lives, trying to satisfy our own needs, and follow our own agendas, it is very difficult to really love one another. I think that the most effective way to overcome selfishness is through gratitude. Gratitude awakens our hearts to beauty and abundance. It reminds us that we are a part of something bigger than us. When we
“Tomorrow is often the busiest day of the week.” ~Spanish Proverb I can totally relate to this statement because I am often guilty of putting things off until tomorrow. Consequently, my to-do list for tomorrow is a mile long! Perhaps you can relate, as well. So why do we procrastinate? We each have our own reasons. Avoiding an unpleasant task, lack of motivation (a.k.a. laziness), or fear of failure are common issues. However, I think the overall issue is that procrastination is deceptive. We buy into the lie that as long as we are going to eventually do something,
Busy, busy, busy! Almost every time I ask someone how they are doing, their response contains the word “busy.” I often say the same thing, so I get it. We are living in a world where people are constantly on the move, running from thing to thing, and then collapsing every night due to exhaustion. It all seems never-ending, so what can we do? Take an honest look at the schedule Reviewing the weekly schedule can help us gain a little perspective about what we’re really doing with our time. Take the time to map it all