Restoration is defined as “bringing back to its original state or improved state”.  How often do we seek to improve or restore that which is broken? It seems that we are in a constant state of fixing. From appliances, projects, and relationships, we are curious and have a sense of “this could improve”. I stumbled…

Being intentional…  characterized by conscious design or purpose meaning, planning or wanting to do (something) My mom and I were sitting together at the Cafe’ at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) on an intentional Sunday afternoon. We discussed everything from raising children, marriage, mother/daughter love, and memories of Aunt Kate. Aunt Kate lived in the building adjacent to…

As you know, I’ve added a word a month to my 2018 deeply rooted year. Being intentional has brought significant change, and, although I may not write about the journey, God has been doing an exceptional work. January: Gratitude (Gratitude brings joy despite your circumstances.) February: Hope (Hope is an action word. Take steps and…

New or Renew? New: not existing before; made, introduced, or discovered recently or now for the first time Renew: to make like new; restore to freshness, to make new spiritually April 1 is here, and another month of “Rooted 2018” has come. January brought gratitude, February instilled hope, and March developed discipline. As God speaks to my heart…

Proverbs 25:28  A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls. March 11. Oh, how the days go by so quickly. I’m astonished at how the calendar turns, month by month, and I’m another year older. Of course we always pray we are a little bit wiser. As I’ve pondered the word…

How would you define the word “hope”? In the journey of “deeply rooted 2018”, our word for February is the word “hope”. January was filled with moments of gratitude as we made a practice of being grateful through considering and answering a gratitude question.  My friend from work reminded me of a quote to wrap…

Good morning! I started the gratitude journal that I shared with you yesterday. Below are all the questions typed out with an example to share from my quiet time. I wanted to make the journey easy if you are considering keeping a gratitude journal. Feel free to copy and paste the questions and start your…

Consider walking the 12 months deeply rooted in changing your mindset. I had a strong visual of a beautiful tree–blooming and flourishing– because the tree was deeply rooted. Strong, assured, courageous, and providing beauty and joy to all who happen by to enjoy the shade. Then I saw 12 strong roots, or 12 months, or…