We hear a lot about “being intentional” but not as much about what those intentions are. In secular law, we see that intention matters. For example, in Canada, there are murder charges in the first degree, second degree and manslaughter. The three of these have various components that distinguish them,

It was a blessing to grow up in a home and on a property where it was effortless to seek out the sunrise and the sunset; all I had to do was leave my bedroom. Sitting at the kitchen table with breakfast, the sunrise would stare me in the face.

A biblical concept that I return to often is God’s endless love and His new mercies every morning. In Lamentations 3:22-23, it says: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Amidst a lot of

The talented and beautiful Dolly Parton once said, “storms make trees take deeper roots.” While the science may not back that statement up exactly, the sentiment behind it is a lovely piece of wisdom. I often use this expression to encourage people weathering a storm, but one day I began

In this post, I’m going to walk with you through my mind during the creation of the Love Encompassing logo. Welcome! I am glad you’re here. Before I begin, let’s pause and rest on the assurance that God makes everything beautiful in His time. Thank you, God, for this confidence

 The Lord has been working in me for years now to prepare for this moment; in these past several years I have been collecting thoughts, ideas, and questions into a notebook. One day this collection will be converted into blogs, social media content, and more. I have many months’ worth