A New Day Has Dawned – I Have a Teenager! (Michelle D. Howe)

I woke up this morning and a new day has dawned. I am now a mother of a teenager. Ugh! Can I turn back with a swing of a wand? I remember the day of your birth you were born with … Continue reading

Finish Lines are Forever (Michelle D. Howe)

My heart sank as I heard of the bombings yesterday in Boston.  What a horrific scene!  My mind could not comprehend this act of violence at the finish line of the marathon. Finish lines are supposed to be celebratory. People … Continue reading

Do I Dare to Dream? by Will Ratliff

I remember the conversation like it was yesterday.  I was in college and on the phone with my dad.  I don’t remember what new idea I was sharing, only that his first response was negative.  My father has a keen … Continue reading

Nothing Is Too Hard for You (Michelle D. Howe)

The picture above is my quiet place.  It is in my backyard.  When I go out to walk the dog in the morning, we sit and take it all in – the surroundings and the stillness of the moment. While … Continue reading

What Happens When the Leader Gets Stuck? (Michelle D. Howe)

Today I woke up.  Not yesterday but just now.  Why?  Because a good friend told me to go for a bike ride.  I needed this bike ride to reconnect, refocus and remember how I show up in my body is … Continue reading

Straight from the Heart – A Gratitude Journal (Michelle D. Howe)

My word for this year is gratitude. In the past, I have been thankful before meals and in my prayers but I have never been intentionally grateful so to experience the fullness of my salvation. This year I’m venturing into … Continue reading

Unleashed – Living Larger

SAVE THE DATE!!! I Woke Up Yesterday and Everyday Lifeline presents Unleashed, Living Larger Conference on April 19-20, 2013 in Stuart, FL.  This 2-day conference will create many opportunities for you to be Unleashed from living the mediocre life to living … Continue reading

Is This What Grief Feels Like? (Michelle D. Howe)

Yesterday I woke up to feeling angry, irritated, wanting to control life somehow.  Today I woke up crying watching the Today Show talk about golden retrievers going to Newtown, Connecticut to offer unconditional love and comfort. What is wrong with me?  … Continue reading

12 Gifts to Our King by Jenny, Michelle and Tammy

December 12, 2012 or 12/12/12 is a very significant date because it will not come again for 1,000 years.  Since it is such a significant date in our lifetime it becomes an opportunity to step out as believers and do something significant to honor … Continue reading

A Way to Not Forget Our Savior this Christmas Season by Michelle D. Howe

I love social media because everyone shares such great sayings, books and encouraging words throughout the day.  One such post came across my Facebook feed the other day referencing a free e-book from author Amy Brady.   This book promised a 32 day … Continue reading