MELINDA K. BOWENS

Life circumstances will rarely be perfect, but we do our part to have joy anyway.

Hurt happens...but so does healing.

Forgiveness does not come naturally, it is a learned behavior.

If we’re fearful about not knowing His will, relationships, career changes or life moves, we need to own it…then open our mouths to tell Him

We are not required to “fix” everything that comes our way in one moment. We are only responsible for this day.

Let's take a few moments to recap and recoup before we begin week three!!!

Reflection takes intention and brings a healthier heart.

Reflection is not meant to be a taxing process. It is meant to take effort, not take your sanity.

Yes, we will have responsibilities. No, they don’t have to suck.

Life is meant to be lived in community as relational beings.

Role ambiguity occurs in any area of life where we become unsure of what is being asked or required of us.

We cannot privately down ourselves and expect to be publicly at peace. That’s not how this works. We must use the words we want to live.

Hey guys! Wanted to do a recap of this week with you as we prepare to head into week two of “Keeping It Simple.”

In order for us to have the energy and clarity needed for the long term, we must shut it down sometimes in the short term.

Do not shy away from your light, accept it. Accept that you are noticeable and that something in you speaks for Him.

The process of becoming consistent is not busy work, it is endurance-building work.

When we aren’t sure of the goal ahead of us, the ambiguity in the middle will crush us.

Direction is intentional and purposeful…but much like in a car, we can only travel in one direction at a time.

One of my favorite one-liners is “the stress is in the indecision.” Not being able to say a firm yes or no to the smallest of decisions has

To know me is to know I am a top-tier supporter of other people being able to make mistakes (or what they believe is a mistake) and grow som