Things you would never dream of happening, happens both good and bad. How we react to these happenings makes all the difference in the world. What is happening right now that you are thankful for and maybe even blown away by? Pause and give thanks. Remember our help comes from the Lord! And every good […]

1- Don’t give up! 2- Don’t be impatient. 3- Be entwined with the Lord. 4- Be brave & courageous & never lose hope! 5- Yes keep on waiting for He will never disappoint you. Psalm 27:14 Oh how encouraging are notes from friends and I hope this one encourages you! Click The Full Post below to read my full note to you!

First Love Yourself   Obviously, FIRST FIRST love The Lord your God with ALL your heart strength mind body soul life resources…all of you!  Then after you’ve done that, love your neighbor AS YOU LOVE YOURSELF.   In other words, you will only be able to love others to the degree that you love yourself […]

What if this new year actually could be happier than any other so far? What if you have what it takes to do what is in your heart? Good news!!!! HOLD UP before you think 🤔 Yadda Yadda….another Bubble Gum, Feel Good, Empty promise, Hyped up blog. I promise, this blog is not going to […]

Did you know Jesus has a wish list and is hoping you will give him three things this Christmas? My husband preached about this this weekend and I just loved it. You will, too! The three wise men left us these clues. Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh were gifts they brought to Jesus when he was […]

“I got you!” When a friend says that to me, it gives me this feeling of security. I feel loved, safe, and a contentment washes over me with the thought that someone is there for me. Guess what, that is not just a feeling but actually a for real fact that we can take to […]

Ever felt like you’ve been lost in the shuffle? Ever felt like all this work and faithfulness and development has been for …this? Ever wondered why can I not get a break? I was feeling like that one day and truly just discouraged about my dreams. I was thinking : Is this pie in the […]

~If You’re Happy and You (don’t) know it….clap your hands~   “Rejoice in the Lord always, and again, I say rejoice.” Phil. 4:4 You decide. It’s no one else’s obligation or privilege to get to decide for us to be happy or to make us happy. Stir up the gift of God in you. Sometimes […]

I could hardly wait to share this with you! It’s the final book cover for Love ANYWAY! Check it out on my social media today 💕📖🙌 @addiecooley & @happy_anyway if you missed the last email we sent you with it! Shout out to Harrison House & everyone who collaborated on the cover!!! All my friends […]

Every good mother loves nothing more than to see a smile on their kids’ faces. A fond memory I have of my youngest was face-timing with my then 14 year old who was with his Dad in India teaching in the school and at the conference. I could feel the warmth of his smile as […]