Called to a Life of Service

I have the tendency to handle the Lord’s work like a battery powered car with one speed. When the switch gets turned on I zoom ahead bashing into walls, doors, and barriers of every kind until, in exhaustion, I begin to run out of power. Battered and bruised, frustrated and confused, the Lord picks humbled …

Homemaker’s Friend Daily Planner Review (+ Submotto!)

Be intentional – show kindness! “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you,” (Ephesians 4:32). Believe it or not, I have a sub-motto this year as well as a motto. In this post here, I shared how a motto seemed to emerge as I pondered what I …

My Expectations for 2020 and the Need to Remain Flexible

Do you ever give yourself a motto or theme for the year? I don’t as a rule but sometimes a word or phrase just really seems to define my hopes for the year ahead. For me this year it is, “Be Intentional!” I find it incredibly motivating, creating a drive in me to try a …

The Key to a Successful Year

Hello again everyone! Welcome back to A Bold and Daring Spirit this new year. I have made a lot of plans and exciting goals to put into action this year, which I hope to talk more about soon. But unfortunately, I was hardly a few days into the new year when my eagerness quickly turned …