Growing a Better Life Blog
by Jackie M. Johnson
Powerful Hope and Encouragement
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You may have suffered unspeakable losses. You may feel as if your life will never be the same. But as with the redwoods, new life—a different life—can sprout again. When I was a kid, Easter was all about the candy—and how much my siblings and I could consume before our parents pulled the plug on our holiday sugar fix. Of course, we dyed eggs of various pastel colors. And, I looked forward to wearing a pretty new dress on Easter Sunday. I enjoyed the festivities and the food (especially the lamb-shaped cake with coconut that my Grandma always served), but back then, I had… I’ve never met Kate Hurley, but if I did I’d like to think we’d become fast friends. We seem to have a lot in common. We both like dark chocolate. We both quote Henri Nouwen. And we’ve both been single longer than either of us ever anticipated. Kate Hurley is the author of Cupid is a Procrastinator (Harvest House Publishers). She’s also a singer-songwriter who tours and teaches at women’s retreats and other events. The single author… It’s January. Christmas is over. New Year’s Eve has passed. And the holiday shopping, eating, visiting, and celebrating has come to an end. Maybe you had an awesome holiday and you’re sad to see the decorations come down and loved ones depart. Could it be that you’re still recovering from a massive sugar hangover from too many sweets. And you’ve got the sugar blues? Or you’re just “done” with winter. In many places, January is… Hello and Happy 2019! I hope this is one of the best year’s yet for you and those you love. Here is a powerful prayer for the New Year. May it bless you greatly. “Lord, As we look to the New Year, give us HOPE for what lies ahead. Help us to LISTEN to Your voice above the noise of the world around us. Help us to KNOW Your amazing love for us, more than we…Life After Loss: A Lesson from the Redwood Tree
Living the JOY of Easter Every Day
Cupid is a Procrastinator: Making Sense of the Unexpected Single Life
Beating the Mid-Winter Blues
Happy New Year! A Prayer for Your Best Year Yet
