(in)courage Archives - Robin Dance

Four Fun Ways to Focus on Faith, Family and Gratitude on Thanksgiving

by Robin | Nov 19, 2024 | (in)courage, Gratitude, Personal, Podcast, Thankful Box, Thanksgiving

Years ago, I managed a parent’s morning out program at church, and my role included curriculum and craft planning. Oh, how I loved fall’s inspiration. I didn’t have to look beyond my front yard and calendar for ideas – leaves changing color always put on a spectacular...

Our Real Superpowers are so Much Better Than Comicbook Counterfeits

by Robin | Aug 23, 2024 | (in)courage, Encouragement, Faith, Family, Memoir, Personal

All of us have something special within ourselves that impacts others and can alter the atmosphere around us: Everyday superpowers. Not exactly the blockbuster movie variety, but superpowers nonetheless. Attitudes and influence that shape opinion, encourage or...

A Helpful Read If You’ve Ever Felt Like You’re Failing in Your Faith

by Robin | May 24, 2024 | (in)courage, Faith, Personal

Sometimes I feel like the Very Worst Christian on the Planet because my faith seems to have grown more complicated as I’ve matured. Instead of seeing God’s love and the way He’s working all things together for good in the midst of heartache and trial, I’m sad...

If at First You Don’t Succeed, When Should You Try, Try Again?

by Robin | Apr 14, 2024 | #OYTO, (in)courage, Aging, Life Philosophy, On my soapbox, Personal, Uncategorized, Women

Maybe the fourth time would be a charm. I sure hoped so. Even though I was determined, I wasn’t sure I could take another disappointment. Was this the God-given “desire of my heart” spoken of in Psalm 37, or simply me pursuing something I wanted in my own...

Why I Like Having a Word of the Year (Do You Have One for 2024?)

by Robin | Jan 14, 2024 | #OYTO, (in)courage, Uncategorized

Do you shudder and cringe at the thought of New Year’s resolutions or do you love making a list every year? Do you feel like a failure if you don’t keep them perfectly, or are you defeated before you even start? I hope not. Doing a little bit of something...

How a Surprise Birthday Party Taught Me Something I Needed to Know

by Robin | May 10, 2023 | (in)courage, Family, Personal

I felt the weight of 2023 as soon as I flipped the calendar; just 89 days to a major milestone birthday. An inescapable and irritating dread dampened my usual sunny disposition. To me, birthdays have always been the perfect excuse to celebrate with much ado. But this...