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"My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love..." (Colossians 2:2 NIV)
I'm Lori - a wife, mom to grown kids, and Christ follower.
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Encouraging Words: Galvanize
Sometimes encouragement is more than words: Encouragement = Protection How much do you know about steel? Steel is mostly made of iron with some amount of carbon, and different alloys to vary its use. Steel is the most common and … Continue reading
Planning & Encouragement
Yesterday was February 14th – Valentines Day. Many couples created a plan to celebrate – did you? These couples planned a dinner – either at a restaurant or at home. They planned to purchase gifts and cards and flowers. I … Continue reading
Building Strength – Rest
Incorporate times of rest. This is not about being away from each other. Rather, allow time for renewal and rejuvenation of the things you love together. Just as the silent notes in music can create a powerful impact, so too … Continue reading
Love is…
We often see 1Corinthians 13 highlighted at a wedding or anniversary. Our son and his bride used this verse on their cake and elsewhere at their wedding. But how often do we translate this verse – these words – -the … Continue reading
A Safe Harbor
Alessa, from Carolina Heartstrings, responded to a post a while back – and her response put such a beautiful picture in my mind. She said: … I would answer “a safe harbor”. A trusted, comfortable place that one looks forward … Continue reading
Foster – Words to Encourage
~ to cherish… ~ to care for… ~ to promote the growth & development of… Foster with Love Cherish is such an old-fashioned word. As a word, it has a tender and delicate feel – not quite up to this … Continue reading
Getting to Know Your Spouse
How do you … get to know all about your spouse? get to like your spouse? get to know that your spouse is “your cup of tea”? get to know what to say to your spouse? get to know how … Continue reading
Provide
I had a conversation with a lady yesterday – she and her husband are coming up on their 20th wedding anniversary in April. We got talking about families and husbands, and I took the opportunity to ask her one of … Continue reading
Paying Attention
Distracted, much? If you care – you’ll pay attention. It’s getting closer to Christmas – 3 days to go… I imagine your tasks exceed your time. If there are small kids in your family, they’re home from school and buzzing … Continue reading
Healthy Boundaries
About a month ago two new members of the Ferguson Farm arrived: 2 Black Angus Calves. We’ve been instructed NOT to name them – but we’ve compromised and called them: Sirloin & Brisket. (Now you have a sense of what their end … Continue reading








