Gathering After The Storm…
No Ordinary Pumpkin Muffins 🌀Gathering After The Storm… This may look like a simple tray of regular mini muffins, but it is more than that. Beyond the fact of debuting…
🛑 The Secret to STOP Worrying About What’s Next
🌀WHEREVER you — and we — are today, this is NOT The End of the Story! Some days it seems like the world blowing up everywhere and fires are ablaze…
What Does It Look Like to YOU When Someone Shows Patience or Grace?
When someone shows patience and extends grace, don’t automatically think they’re a pushover or weak. Granted, that’s a rare sight these days😃Some people may not even know how to deal…
REAL Family Always LOVES For REAL
AMEN to this — but there is the matter of forgiveness, of course! We can’t change the fact that something painful happened. We can’t change the fact that hurtful, evil…
Wonder If You’re WORTHY?
When we measure our sense of worthiness based on the world around us, we are led to a deep, dark place of inadequacy. Some people never escape this trap. Learn the secret of your worthiness... Find out why you are worthy -- a worthiness that can never be undone - OR - outdone!
😵 Let Us Not Forget: Satan IS The Great Prevaricator
When someone betrays you or interferes with your life, remember some of the loudest voices are coming from the weakest, who feel they must shout to be heard. Often it's not really about you, no matter what they say or do! In reality, its their cry for help... They are hurting and weak. In Christ, believers are strong. What we need to do...
When Relationships FEEL Like GROUNDHOG DAY…AGAIN!
It's GROUNDHOG DAY AGAIN! Happy Groundhog Day! Phil said Spring will be coming soon🌷What do you think? I think Spring arrives when it does😆 🎩Do you ever FEEL like its…
HOW Can You Have Thankful Heart At A Time Like THIS?
💔A Thankful Heart At a Time Like This??! How sweet, how wonderful — to hear these beautiful words: “Life is precious!” from a loved one recently💕Indeed! This is an important…
NEW Year — NEW YOU!
Happy New Year! As much as we believe things have changed even in the last year, if we’re truly honest with ourselves, many important things that trouble us most remain…
The Holidays Are Coming!!!
Hard to believe — BUT — the holidays are just around the corner, aren’t they? ? Are you ready for them? ? So many details… so many preparations and so…
22 years ago, on the Saturday following 9-11…
This was the week September 11th was remembered by many. It really stirs the heart and memories looking back, doesn't it? I'm sure you have a lot of memories packed-away…
Broken Places in an Unforgiving World Presents Real Life Strategies
Newly-revised edition of Restoring the Broken Places is available now! Do you want to regain peace in your life, repair broken relationships and really live your best? My book Restoring…
Come for Inspiration at Barnes & Noble Book-Signing Event!
I’m pretty sure most of us never sat around trying to imagine what life would be like in the middle of a pandemic — or in the aftermath of it……
Forgiveness is Possible
I'm so pleased to share with you that a feature I wrote, entitled "Forgiveness is Possible," is published in the beautiful Sweet To The Soul FAITH Magazine Spring 2022 “Grace” issue!…
The Most Powerful Tool I Use Daily
The Most Powerful Tool I Use Daily (In Addition to Prayer and Reading the Bible) Setting goals and making plans is exciting! For many, the mere thought of simply beginning…
New Beginnings
The New Year stretches out before us as a clear slate of fresh beginnings, great opportunities, hopes, dreams and wonders to be discovered... What do you hope for in your…
3 Strategies to Thrive in Chaos
The world’s chaos continues in a dizzying swirl around us, confusing life and creating a maze of issues. It's easy to lose sight of the fact that we were designed and equipped for such a time as this. We can thrive in chaos. In this article I share 3 ironclad strategies and a toolbox to help.
6 Tips for Creating an Enriching Personal Retreat at Home
For many of us the thought of being able to get away for a retreat sounds enticing, but seems impossible. Amidst the crush of every day crowded with unplanned challenges…
What a blessing to spend time, share life and discuss adventures when we gather with others! Hospitality doesn't come easy, but it isn't difficult...
Loving Through Imperfect Hospitality
The heart of imperfect hospitality is offered in love, to encourage and give comfort. Hospitality doesn't come easy, but it isn't difficult...
The Secret to Making a Real Difference
Some people believe we cannot "invest" ourselves in every relationship that comes our way. The main reason given for this is the perceived problem of available time to spend in…
How Are YOU… Really?
Hopefully you're well, enjoying some things missed during 2020. We've missed a lot during the pandemic, haven't we? My family and I are definitely ready to enjoy more, although we’re finding the…
There is Joy in the Moment of NOW
Recently lots of introspective people have been sharing their touching reflections in observation of our dubious COVID-19 “Anniversary.” These personal experiences, lessons and insight gained during our COVID-steeped days have…
ABOUT: Becky Cortino – Encourager, Author, Presenter, YouTuber and Tightrope Walker
Becky Cortino is an author, inspirational speaker and tightrope walker. She has authored 10 books and is a longtime featured presenter. Her new book (number 8), RESTORING THE BROKEN PLACES IN…
In These Uncertain Days
In these uncertain days, as tumultuous turns of unfathomable events stir us to feel restless in staying where we are and yet, unsure where we should go... It’s difficult to…
Good Morning Sunshine!
In the cool darkness of the still morning arises a familiar shrill chorus calling all to welcome the sunshine. The birds remind me how we should greet each new day…
Your Calling — is Yours
If you feel a calling, don’t let a ‘friend’ convince you otherwise. God can use anyone. Maybe you confided a ‘nudge’ you feel to serve in a new ministry to…