Encouraging Words, Scripture, Quotes, Poetry

Scripture, quotes, and messages that inspire the God breathed Word into life

Life is No Accident

Same is true for people and other animals who cross our paths. Even the places we visit, live, or work are not random occurrences. It is what we make of those life experiences that determine whether we are learning a lesson to benefit the good of all, or focused solely on what we can get […]

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Retraining

Those of us who are organized, plan ahead, engage preventative measures, and research something to the last degree have a hard time surrendering and letting go in order to humbly stand aside in acceptance of that which we have worked diligently to avoid. The taste of defeat lingers. Yet, there is no peace in any

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The Work is For All of Us

I saw this quote weeks ago and it really spoke to me. We live in such a self centered society it is very easy to forget that God is working for the good of all. I wanted to share this quote today as an encouraging reminder for those who are in frustrating situations, difficult relationships,

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Clearer Thinking

The next level is different for everyone. Whatever that next level is for each of us, once it is attained (or even remotely close to it) we begin to see things as they really are instead of the problem itself. The problem may simply be the fear of change, but to couragously rise above it

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Where is Your Power?

What are you allowing in your thoughts that self sabatoges your peace, creates endless self doubt, or drains the life right out of you? By allowing it to continue on day after day you begin to still the Holy voice within that screams victory, peace in the valley, you’ve got this keep going, red flag

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Gentleness

Every time I encounter a deer in an odd circumstance I am reminded of the Native American animal symbolism that entreats us to be gentle with ourselves. I find it interesting that most humans have a hard time showing any kind of gentleness toward themselves. However, if we are able to recognize the importance of

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Something to Celebrate

Life’s heartfelt moments of sheer joy and wonder creates happiness that can move our heart into a rhythm of thanksgiving like a dance. Each day we are dealt hardships. Yet, in between those daily hardships we are given blessings of smiling faces, horse nuzzles, genuine hugs, and turkeys in a field to grab onto with

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Light the Fire

Every thing in life begins with Truth! Seek it. Find it. Own it. Live your life based on truth. It will set you free to become who you are really meant to be. No one likes a liar, a deception, a falsehood… Ignite the fire of truth within and watch your life transform. Then others

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A Wise Turkey

Turkeys live in social hierarchies that protect, nurture, and oversee in genuine care. All of the hens look after each others gosling. Tom’s vie for leadership while the juveniles challenge him for power. Yet, if the juveniles don’t win they will often times go away from the flock, but still form their own bachelor group

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