by Deanna Young | Dec 8, 2021 | devotional, inspirational, motivational, spiritual
Expectation. Anticipation. Exhaustion. These are three words that I think we all feel during the Christmas season. We create expectations of ourselves, and others, based on what we see on TV or social media or in the $18 magazines calling our names at the checkout...
by Deanna Young | Oct 3, 2021 | devotional, Hopeful Hearts, inspirational, motivational, spiritual
“He is a fountain and not a drain.” Wow! What a powerful statement! The fact that someone is a fountain of positive energy rather than someone who would drain all the energy from you, was certainly a huge compliment. I want to be a fountain and not a...
by Deanna Young | Oct 1, 2021 | devotional, Hopeful Hearts, inspirational, motivational, spiritual
Zoom. FaceTime. TEAMS. Laptops. iPads. Cell Phones. WOW. So many ways to connect with others “in person” while not actually being “in person.” Virtual took on a whole new meaning when the pandemic hit. We were scrambling for ways to connect...
by Deanna Young | Sep 20, 2021 | devotional, Hopeful Hearts, inspirational, motivational, spiritual
He was short in stature and disliked by most. He worked for today’s version of the IRS and had a very distinct reputation for taking (and keeping) extra money in his collection of taxes. And I believe he had FOMO. The fear of missing out. He was a very curious...
by Deanna Young | Aug 31, 2021 | devotional, Hopeful Hearts, inspirational, motivational, spiritual
I have O.P.D. It’s a condition that can drive you insane. Obsession Planning Disorder. 🙂 I plan my to-do list. I plan my menu. I plan my day. I plan my wardrobe. I plan my cleaning chores. I plan vacations and goals and my life. I plan how my refrigerator...
by Deanna Young | Aug 20, 2021 | devotional, Hopeful Hearts, inspirational, motivational, spiritual
Her sparkling smile, deep dimples and dark curly hair just melted my heart. And man, those cowboy boots made quite the stomping sound as she glided from adult to adult while waiting for her pizza to arrive. That little girl captured everyone’s attention with her...
