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...
by Deanna Young | Jul 10, 2021 | Hopeful Hearts, Uncategorized
Some days. How about you? Are there just some days you feel like throwing in the towel and screaming “what’s the use?” Over the years, I’ve felt that way with picking up toddler toys, getting teenagers to stop rolling their eyes, making to-do...
by Deanna Young | May 25, 2021 | devotional, Hopeful Hearts, inspirational, motivational, spiritual
Do you ever wake with a million things on your mind? Like your mind is a ball of tangled string or a necklace that needs the knots out of the chain? Sometimes I wake up and start thinking, “what was I worrying about when I went to bed?” That’s just...