Pieces from the desk of Lori
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Life is hard AND God is Incredible
Managing Your Thoughts to be able to Take the Next Step When You’re Feeling Afraid
Changing Your Thoughts to Understand You are Hand-Picked
I was sitting at a favorite breakfast place with two of my closest friends for a pre-birthday brunch. Good food, great conversation. One of my friends slid a card across the table and began speaking these words over me: “Lori, God gave me a word for you. Hand-picked....
A Quick Strategy to Consider in Shaping Your Thoughts to Defeat Insecurity
I could feel the anxiety beginning to mount, along with the incessant voice in my head listing all the things that are wrong with me. Why was I triggered? Why the sneak attack at this moment? This was a warm group of people… albeit, quirky at times… but this should...
Offer Grace to Yourself and Release the Grip of Perfectionism
Grace over perfectionism. Well... I sat down to write this post, and thought I would listen to the latest Facebook Live I did on the same subject. Oh my word!! I actually said in my opening comments… and I quote, “Another part I’m working on with managing my thoughts...
Speak Truth to Yourself to Shape the Way You Think (And Possibly Unload the Dishwasher Faster)
“Did you know… it only takes 3 minutes to unload the dishwasher?” A group of us stared back at our friend who had just made this announcement, ready to vehemently argue against her data. There is no way that could be true. No way! She went on to explain how she had...
Looking For Spring in the Seasons of Life
Olivia and I needed a change of scenery, but didn’t want to go to the trouble of driving somewhere. We decided to walk our mile long, dirt road with our dog Oliver --- a bouncy, red, springer terrier. The day was bright, with a piercing coolness... holding the first...
Sorting Through Boxes of Cards and Unwanted Thoughts
It had been on my mind a few weeks and today was the day to take action. Eddie needed a new space for ALL his work shirts. (When you are in construction, it can be hard on the wardrobe, and A LOT of t-shirts are needed.) He had slowly been encroaching on my recently...
Telling God ‘I See YOU’ During Difficult Times
My brother, Doug, arrived at my house the day before Thanksgiving. This was the first time seeing him since our dad’s funeral. Doug was already having a funky week, with most of his family unable to be there for the holiday. He kept sighing deeply every few minutes,...