With Valentine's Day being just over a week ago, I thought it fitting to share a quote that discusses love: one of the most popular topics in songs, books, and movies. But what is it, anyway? What do you think about when someone says the word? Red roses. Butterflies in your stomach. Starry eyes and… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “Love is…”
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Quote of the Week: “Life is not an emergency”
"I'm just so exhausted," I confessed to my older sister. We sat in the Culver's parking lot, eating frozen custard despite the thirty-degree weather. Winter coats on. The car's heater blew in our faces. Exhausted. Exhausted from working overtime with kids, who hit, kick, and scratch me. Exhausted from the painful cold that never seems… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “Life is not an emergency”
Quote of the Week: “I know what matters…”
When challenges hit like a tidal wave, it's easy to drown in our circumstances and forget what truly matters. This week's quote reminds us that the pain and loss in our lives don't define us, and there is hope and healing. “I know what matters, and it is not what I have lost. It is… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “I know what matters…”
Quote of the Week: “The snow may fall…”
A lot has happened since I last posted: Christmas has come and gone, a new year has already given us two more weeks of life, and we're all just trying to catch our breath. I had planned to start posting as soon as 2026 began, but I tripped over sickness and work and fell behind.… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “The snow may fall…”
Quote of the Week: “Joy to the world…”
I usually begin each of these posts with the phrase "Happy Monday," yet the majority of the time, life makes us question, "Where is joy? Where is hope, and where is peace?" Challenges and fears can fall on us one by one until we feel like we're drowning. So, how can we say "Happy Monday"… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “Joy to the world…”
Quote of the Week: “Rejoice! Rejoice!”
Happy Monday! I hope you had a restful weekend. Today, I decided to share a quote from the Christmas carol "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel." This is one of my favorite Christmas carols because it reminds us that Jesus' birth fulfilled God's promise to send His Son, as found in the Old Testament of the… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “Rejoice! Rejoice!”
Quote of the Week: “It’s Beginning…”
Happy December! We have officially entered the Christmas season, and I thought it would be fun to use lyrics from Christmas songs for this month's quotes. As I briefly mentioned last week, it's easy to get caught in the hustle and bustle of our society during this time of year. Companies constantly make Christmas-themed advertisements… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “It’s Beginning…”
Quote of the Week: “For love casts out fear…”
Happy Monday! As the holidays steadily approach, it's easy for us to feel rushed and overwhelmed. Schedules fill up, money flies out the door, and work doesn't slow down. However, during this season, we should take time to show love and gratitude. This quote by Louisa May Alcott reminds us of the importance of love… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “For love casts out fear…”
Quote of the Week: “Be comforted, dear soul…”
Happy Monday! This week, I wanted to share a quote with you from Louisa May Alcott's Little Women. “Be comforted, dear soul! There is always light behind the clouds.” Louisa May Alcott, Little Women Whatever you're going through right now, remember that there is hope and light. May you have a blessed week filled with… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “Be comforted, dear soul…”
Quote of the Week: “Sometimes we get so tied up…”
Remember when we were kids and our parents had to force us to try new foods? If I had it my way, I would have eaten Kraft Mac and Cheese every day. Thankfully, my mom encouraged me to try new things, and if it weren't for her, I might have never discovered how much I… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “Sometimes we get so tied up…”
Quote of the Week: “And that’s part of our trouble. Thinking things are inevitable…”
If I have learned one thing this year, it's that things change. Seasons change, places change, languages change, and people change. It can be a hopeful and terrifying thought, depending on what stage of life you're in. This week's quote views change as hope, and I want to share it with you. “And that’s part… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “And that’s part of our trouble. Thinking things are inevitable…”
Quote of the Week: “The only way to learn…”
Happy Monday! As we enter this new week, each of us has hopes, goals, and fears. Unfortunately, our fears can often hinder us from achieving our goals. We want to find friends, but we're afraid no one will like us, which is why we make excuses not to go out. We want to make things… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “The only way to learn…”
Quote of the Week: “But you can’t make people listen…”
Happy Monday, everyone! I wanted to keep this post short and sweet, so I'll get right into it. I decided to share a quote from Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451. "But you can't make people listen. They have to come round in their own time..." Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451 If you've ever been around kids, you'll… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “But you can’t make people listen…”
Quote of the Week: “I learned a long time ago we’ve control of little…”
Happy Monday, everyone! After taking a break from posting for a couple of weeks, I'm finally back. I hope all of you are doing well. Today, I wanted to share a quote from the novel Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers. "I learned a long time ago we've control of little in this world, Amanda. It… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “I learned a long time ago we’ve control of little…”
Quote of the Week: “So we choose to see…”
Happy Monday! I hope you had a restful weekend. This week's quote comes from The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. "So we choose to see miracles." Kristin Hannah, The Nightingale We can't avoid trials and tribulations on this Earth, but what we can do is find blessings amid the chaos. I know, this is way easier… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “So we choose to see…”
Quote of the Week: “I suppose it’s like the ticking crocodile…”
Happy Monday! It's hard to believe we're already towards the end of June! But here we are, and I hope you are having a blessed month so far. If you haven't already noticed from my previous posts, I've faced all kinds of changes this year, so I decided to post this quote from J.M. Barrie's… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “I suppose it’s like the ticking crocodile…”
Quote of the Week: “Never underestimate…”
Happy Monday, everyone! It's hard to believe we've already reached June and are halfway through the year. I hope you have had a wonderful 2025 so far, and I hope it only gets better from here. For this first week in June, I want to share a quote about recognizing the significance of the little… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “Never underestimate…”
Quote of the Week “Every adventure requires…”
Hello, everyone! I know it's been a long time since I've posted. It's been a really busy couple of weeks, but now I'm back with another quote. This week's quote is from the classic story Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. "Every adventure requires a first step." Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland As we step into… Continue reading Quote of the Week “Every adventure requires…”
Quote of the Week: “In love we find out…”
Happy Monday! I hope you had a restful weekend. I was able to spend some extra time reading over the weekend. I'm in the middle of Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale, so I thought I'd share a quote from it. "In love we find out who we want to be; in war, we find out who… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “In love we find out…”
Quote of the Week: “People generally see what they look for…”
Happy Monday! I hope you had a lovely weekend and could spend time with your family and loved ones. As we start a new week, I wanted to share this quote from To Kill a Mockingbird. "People generally see what they look for, and hear what they listen for." Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “People generally see what they look for…”
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