When I set a goal for myself, I often focus more on when I get it wrong than when I get it right. Missed opportunities weigh on us and cause regret. Instead of allowing a missed opportunity to drag us down, let's reflect on it, learn from it, and be ready to apply what we … Continue reading Week 32 Prompt

Let's get creative this week and design a logo for our word of the year! Visual images are captivating, inspiring, powerful. They are a simple way to express thousands of words. If your word were a brand, what visual image would capture it? An online platform like Canva would be a helpful tool as you … Continue reading Week 31 Prompt

Over and over, I have noticed that when I ask God to help me grow in some area of my life, He provides me with opportunities to do just that. As you go about your week, ask God to give you opportunities to practice your word and to grow in it. Then, get ready to … Continue reading Week 30 Prompt

The book of Proverbs is full of so much wisdom and truth. Many, if not all, of those sayings came from the experiences of someone. That is the purpose of a proverb: to offer advice, to teach, to share wisdom and knowledge. You have experiences that have brought you wisdom and knowledge to share with … Continue reading Week 29 Prompt

In 1 Kings 3, the Lord appears to King Solomon in a dream and says, "Ask for whatever you want me to give you." Solomon, being young to the throne, might have asked for anything given his inexperience; however, he asked for wisdom to lead the Lord's people. This pleased the Lord and not only … Continue reading Week 28 Prompt

After using last week to reflect on the first half of the year, let's look forward this week and commit the rest of the year to the Lord. Each day that we are on this earth is a gift from Him! Let's share with Him how excited we are to unwrap that precious gift each … Continue reading Week 27 Prompt

Week 26 means that we are halfway through the year! That doesn't even seem possible! Let's take some time this week to pause and reflect on the first half of the year. As we approach the last half of the year, it is important that we review what we wanted to achieve with our word … Continue reading Week 26 Prompt

I have been spending way more time outside this summer than is normal for me. I am just not much of an outside person, or at least that is what I thought. I am learning there are things about being outside that I enjoy: the beauty of creation, the sun, the fresh air, and the … Continue reading Week 25 Prompt

Paul is credited with writing much of the New Testament. His letters to the first century churches are some of my favorite books of the Bible. He spent a significant portion of his life persecuting Christians; yet when he learned the truth, he didn't hesitate to become a follower of Jesus. But that is just … Continue reading Week 24 Prompt

It's June, which means summer break has begun! This is the time of year that I find I need more structure and have to be more intentional so that goals are not ignored and ultimately forgotten. Now that we have had some practice using our word when situations pop up, let's plan a situation that … Continue reading Week 23 Prompt