by Robin | Feb 23, 2018 | (in)courage, Faith, friendship, Memoir, Personal, Uncategorized, Women
It was the first time my small group would meet her, this dear friend of our dear friend. On more than one occasion Monica had shared wisdom and insight she had gained from Sandra, and we were eager to know her, too. Proverbs 27:17 tells us that “iron...
by Robin | Jan 28, 2018 | (in)courage, Faith, Uncategorized
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable— if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Philippians 4:8 NIV As We Think, So We Do For...
by Robin | Dec 29, 2017 | (in)courage, Beauty, Faith, Inspiring
I want to push you, gently but sure. Not in the way that bruises knees and pride but in the way a mama bird nudges her lovies out of the nest. She knows they’re capable of doing so much more, that they only need a little encouragement. Mama knows they’ll soon...
by Robin | Nov 30, 2017 | (in)courage, Faith, Personal
He has made everything beautiful in its time. Ecclesiastes 3:11 I remember it like it was yesterday, when a new-to-me speaker posed a question that burrowed under my skin like a chigger in the heat of summer — “Are you the kind of person who walks into a...
by Robin | Oct 3, 2017 | (in)courage, Books, Encouragement, Faith, Favorite things, Inspiring, Personal
If you aren’t yet a subscriber, how about today? Our world is reeling these days, isn’t it? Collectively, we feel the tragic news out of Las Vegas, horrified that one man could rob so many of so much; for too many, their lives. I can only imagine...
by Robin | Sep 29, 2017 | (in)courage, Conferences, Friends, friendship
In case you missed the Facebook Live about friendship complexities and the (in) Real Life: FRIENDED event (because I am AWESOME at giving !), the magical wizards at Facebook make it possible to watch on replay. You probably need to watch just TO LEARN FROM MY...