Author Archives: Lori

Encouraging Words: Reinforce

Did you know that the first “not good” in the Bible was about Adam being alone? Now the Lord God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed.  (Genesis 2:8) The Lord God said, “It … Continue reading

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One Chair at a Time

Yesterday Robert and I had the opportunity to hear a gentleman share his story.  He began by speaking of his experiences playing football with his brothers, and showed us footage from a 1971 high school football game. In the footage all … Continue reading

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Encouraging Words: Brighten

When you walk into the room Do you light up the room? OR When you enter the room … Do you extinguish the light?    What’s your role in your spouse’s life? Be the one who brightens their world!   … Continue reading

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Encouragement Barriers

I’m working through one of Robert’s leadership courses from John Maxwell – Everyone Communicates, Few Connect.  (Robert is a Leadership Coach with John Maxwell)  This book/course explores the concept that effective leaders do more than just communicate a message – … Continue reading

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Cutting Through the Crap

I apologize for the coarse language – but there are times when our lives resemble a maze through the meadow muffins*… Like people, relationships continue to grow and change.  Every marriage has seasons.  Some are tranquil.  Some seasons are more … Continue reading

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