“Practicing defiant joy is the declaration that the darkness does not and will not win. When we fight back with joy, we embrace a reality that is more real than what we’re enduring and we awaken to the deepest reality of our identity as beloved, joyful children of God.” ~ Margaret Feinberg Continue Reading
“Life with God is not immunity from difficulties but peace in difficulties.” ~ C.S. Lewis Continue Reading
“You don’t have to say everything to be a light. Sometimes a fire built on a hill will bring interested people to your campfire.” ~ Shannon L. Alder Continue Reading
“Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song.” ~ Pope John Paul II Continue Reading
“Our confidence comes from believing God can do anything, then stepping back and letting Him.” ~ Jennie Allen Continue Reading
“The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quite alone with the heavens, nature, and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature.… Continue Reading
“Conversations will not be cancelled. Relationships will not be cancelled. Love will not be cancelled. Songs will not be cancelled. Reading will not be cancelled. Self-care will not be cancelled. Hope will not be cancelled. May we lean into the good stuff that remains.” ~ Jamie Tworkowski Continue Reading
“The quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor.” ~ Vincent T. Lombardi Continue Reading
“The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts.” ~ Marcus Aurelius Continue Reading
“As you change the way you think about God and who he is, your value system begins to shift and you adopt the ‘value system of heaven.’ . . . What does God value? God values character over comfort, faith over fear, mercy over judgment, justice over injustice, people over possessions, truth over falsehood, humility… Continue Reading