One of my girlfriends posted this on Instagram today and it was calming. Reading it, it was everything I am and want to be at the same time. How many times do we feel defeated when we are told no? How many times do we feel like we need to hurriedly act on interactions or new opportunities? Use this post as a reminder that we cannot be everything to everyone, all the time. We can only be ourselves and trust that God will do the rest. May we walk in truth, power and most importantly, patience, this week. Life is incredibly complex and it's hard to not feel like if we aren't told yes or if we do not act quickly, we'll miss it all. I am a strong believer in 'what is for me will not and cannot pa
Practice doesn’t make perfect. At least, it didn’t for me with piano lessons, maths, and well, life. I keep practicing, and I’m still not perfect. But perfection was never, is not, never will be, the goal. Van Gogh once wrote in a letter: “I am always doing what I cannot do yet in order to learn how to do it.” So when it comes to prayer, biblical knowledge, spirituality, love, hope, forgiveness, peace, faith, family, life… all of it: do what you cannot do yet in order to learn how to do it. Here’s to the learning. Here’s to the practice. So many are quick to talk about their values, but many of us struggle to practice them. It takes courage, and integrity, to live what we speak (and to spea
Spring is around the corner. Airlines are having major deals, discounts on swimwear are at an all-time high, and I’m almost sure we can feel the white sand between our toes as we picture how great we’ll look living our best lives. Before we dive into those cool ocean waters, here’s some food for thought. Have we ever prepared ourselves physically for vacation? Getting our bodies right for spring/summer is a give in but we put so much emphasis on working out that other alternatives can be missed. Here’s 4 ways to keep our health in top shape while we prep for the new season: Get a check up When it comes to our health, we can never be too cautious. I understand the anxiety that comes along wit
