Blog

Encouragement

May Blessings [Things are Finally Flourishing!]

Featuredby Leila Grandemange4 Comments on May Blessings [Things are Finally Flourishing!]

It’s May and Things are Finally Flourishing!

Think of all the beauty still around you and be happy. — Anne Frank

May blessings! With all the sadness in the world right now I thought I would bring you a little sunshine to brighten your day. The month of May is upon us and things are flourishing. My garden is proof of this. The grass is green, the roses are in bloom, and there are buds everywhere opening up! I love walking in my garden. But today, as I was admiring all the flourishing plants, I sensed a sort of paradox.

Continue reading “May Blessings [Things are Finally Flourishing!]” →
Encouragement, Excerpts

A Tail Wagging Greeting

Featuredby Leila Grandemange4 Comments on A Tail Wagging Greeting

A Heartwarming Devotional for Dog Lovers

Devotions for Dog Lovers. Excerpt from the book, "Pawz & Pray: Finding Joy in the Journey with God, Family and Furry Friends. 130 Uplifting Stories and Devotions for Dog Lovers!
Read this heartwarming excerpt from the book—Pawz & Pray: Finding Joy in the Journey with God, Family, and Furry Friends. 130 Uplifting Stories and Devotions for Dog Lovers!

Married, a mother of two children, I finally felt we were ready for a family pet. My husband conceded (well, I didn’t ask him. Oops!). And so, we brought home a cuddly Labrador retriever puppy! Goldy was our sunshine during rainy days, and the stable, strong force that made us all feel continually protected and loved. I stand in awe of all the wonderful things she taught me.

Continue reading “A Tail Wagging Greeting” →
Encouragement

Be Still [Short Encouraging Words]

by Leila GrandemangeLeave a Comment on Be Still [Short Encouraging Words]
“Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10
Beloved Child of God . . .
Be still. Be present. Be in the moment with a grateful heart. Don’t let your thoughts run ahead. Don’t fret and worry . . .
Trust God. Trust in his love for you. Trust in his plan.
Be still, and know that God is God over all that is happening today!
Be still, and know that God loves you.
Be still and trust in his Sovereign plan.

Find more encouragement in my latest book: “Pawz & Pray: Finding Joy in the Journey with God, Family, and Furry Friends!”

Continue reading “Be Still [Short Encouraging Words]” →
Encouragement

Beautiful Memorial Day Quote [Our Cheer Goes Back to Them …]

by Leila Grandemange2 Comments on Beautiful Memorial Day Quote [Our Cheer Goes Back to Them …]
Happy Memorial Day

Happy Memorial Day!

“Our cheer goes back to them, the valiant dead! Laurels and roses on their graves to-day, lilies and laurels over them we lay, and violets o’er each unforgotten head.” —Richard Hovey

The way we live, each day, is how we honor their memory and offer them our unending cheers!

Enjoy the day. Be blessed!

Continue reading “Beautiful Memorial Day Quote [Our Cheer Goes Back to Them …]” →
Encouragement

REJOICE! [Short Encouraging Words for Anxious Hearts]

by Leila Grandemange2 Comments on REJOICE! [Short Encouraging Words for Anxious Hearts]

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”

Are you struggling to find joy today? Recently I found myself in that struggle for joy, and was encouraged by a short yet powerful Bible verse. The apostle Paul writes, “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4). I find it interesting that the word “rejoice” is repeated twice at the start of this verse. The writer must have known how hard it is for us to rejoice at times, and offers strong encouragement. Yet this encouragement comes from the object of our joy. Notice he says, “Rejoice in the Lord...”

As I mediated on the Lord and all the good things he had done for me throughout my life, the heaviness began to lift and was replaced by sweet peace. If you’re feeling anxious today, fight that battle by refocusing on Jesus, and rejoicing in who he is and all he has done for you. The Psalmist writes: “Let all that I am praise the Lord; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me” (Psalm 103:1-2).

Continue reading “REJOICE! [Short Encouraging Words for Anxious Hearts]” →
Encouragement

A Daily Blessing [Receive God’s Peace]

by Leila Grandemange2 Comments on A Daily Blessing [Receive God’s Peace]

Encouraging words to help you release worry and receive God’s peace. Be blessed. Share the blessing with friends . . .

“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.”

John 14:27 NLT
Continue reading “A Daily Blessing [Receive God’s Peace]” →