Stories are powerful. They grip your heart and put real humanism behind the everyday ordinary. What’s your story? Maybe you’ve never written your story before or told it to anyone. Maybe you’re afraid of what others will think or even to experience the emotions that your own story might bring. But there is power in a story. I encourage you… Read More
Today marks the day that I quit. I’m tired, worn and weary. The fight isn’t worth it any longer. I’ve had enough! You’ve probably seen it coming for awhile. The lack of inconsistency, the tired look upon my face, and the overall lack of enthusiasm in my life. So I’m sure this isn’t taking you by surprise. Persevering is hard…. Read More
I’ve been listening to you all in this community. I treasure your comments, posts, and messages. They each stir my heart to rethink how I’m living out this journey called life. As I listen, I hear you saying: Alene you have helped me step over my fear and into an unknown world. Thank you for challenging me to serve others…. Read More
I prayed a prayer asking God to enlarge my territory of influence. I wanted to go somewhere grand. Africa. India. Cambodia. I had a dream of making a difference and it seemed all the cool stories of difference-makers were from foreign countries. I never made it to those foreign lands. God instead chose to enlarge my territory by placing me… Read More
Have you taken a risk for another person lately? A risk that might have left you raw and exposed with your heart laid out barren for all to see. Risking for the sake of others means you will be hurt. [tweet that] Sometimes that hurt is not even intended, but it comes as heartaches and tears. I’ve spent the better… Read More
It’s been a crazy year already. Is anyone else feeing that? My soul stirs. It thrashes. It feels off kilter. As a matter of fact, I’m still looking for my January 1st fresh start. With the release of my new book, Remodel Your Life, with audio devotionals coming out this Thursday, I’ve been thinking a lot about teaching. I love… Read More