Your Pain Into Purpose
When my heart takes me back to that place where my heart was nourished ... where my body was fed ... and where my dreams were born ... I can hear the laughter yet around the kitchen table ... and the prayers that were prayed at family devotions.
That was home. My home. The place of my roots and my faith.
Big Thoughts
What is life, anyway?
What is life made of?
What makes life worth living?
What makes life worth celebrating?
The Blessing of Ordinary Days
I always look forward to my steaming cup of coffee in the morning … laced with just a wee bit of almond milk.
The taste is robust … yet gentle.
Invigorating … yet soothing.
Transitions
I can joyfully choose to trust Him and all that He is while my world is shaking with unwanted and unexpected quaking.
The Case for Christmas in October
I am head over heels in love with Christmas.
I love the season. I love the wonder and the meaning.
I love the miracle that Christmas has ushered in to the darkness and confusion of planet earth.
I love the joy that only happens at Christmas.
Fountain of Youth
“In the central place of very heart, there is a recording chamber; so long as it receives messages of beauty, hope, cheer and courage, you are young.” - Ullman
Time. Where Does It Go?
I determine to spend my days encouraging people and writing thank you notes.
I determine to invest the rest of my days believing for the best and not giving in to disillusionment or despair. A very wise man once told me, “It’s more fun to believe!”
I determine to lavish in the laughter of children, to wade in the gift of extraordinary friends and to drown in the beauty of creation.
Dealing with Difficult People
Every difficult person that you encounter is an opportunity for you to reveal the character of Christ in your less-than-perfect body.
Dealing With Discouragement
Don’t allow discouragement to paralyze your soul! Don’t give discouragement the pleasure of pressing “pause” on your ability to minister or on your deep desire to encourage others.
Mandate of Prayer
The glory of prayer is found in those words “I don’t. I can’t. I’m not”
Because He is!
There Is Always A Reason.
I pray that this year… as August gives way to autumn… that you will choose to celebrate the
lavish goodness of our God.
When You Don't Have Enough
God never asked Moses to be enough. He simply asked Moses to believe Him.
Are You Worth Your Salt?
Now more than ever we as the children of God need to stick out like a sore thumb as we display the hope of our salvation.
Made For More
One thing that I know for sure is that God doesn’t want me to camp out in either
extreme.
We might honestly have a day or two here or there … or a week from time to time …
when we are met with an extreme … but you just can’t live there!
The Courage of Esther
Esther. Young. Lovely. Jewish. Forced to marry an older man who had absolutely no value for human life. Absurd! Ridiculous! Inconceivable!
God!! Where are you?! Do you even care?!
God does indeed, care.
A Note from Carol: One of the most fulfilling aspects of my ministry is the privilege of partnering with others who have dedicated their lives to proclaiming the hope and truth found in God’s Word. I believe we are in a season where God is amplifying the voices of those uniquely called to inspire, encourage, and equip the Church. Today, I’m thrilled to introduce you to Chanel Dokun. She is not only a gifted life coach but also a passionate advocate for helping women discover their purpose and build fulfilling lives. With her expertise in personal growth and her deep understanding of God’s Word, Chanel combines practical wisdom with spiritual truth in a way that feels both empowering and transformative. It is an honor to share my platform with her, and I know you will be deeply blessed by her insights.