Life is a team sport. Maybelle Crabtree here. That phrase has stuck in my head since I read it in my devotional book entitled, Hugs: Daily Inspirations for Women. Here’s a portion of that devotional: Life is a team sport, and all of us need occasional pats on the back from our teammates. So be cheerful, with a smile on your face and encouraging words on your lips. By … [Read more...] about Life is a Team Sport
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What is God Asking of Me?
What is God asking of me? Maybelle Crabtree here. So it’s the end of November and I’m looking back at the events of this year. This year has been difficult for me; not for anything in particular, just difficult. My word for this year was “forward” and I have not lived that word very well. Maybe I’m just in the deepest part of my grieving process. At times, I feel even more … [Read more...] about What is God Asking of Me?
One Word – Forward – for the New Year
Maybelle Crabtree here. If there’s one word I’m going to remember this New Year it will be “forward.” A simple word that means the direction that someone is facing or traveling; onward as to make progress toward a (hopefully) successful conclusion. Forward Phrases Many phrases have the word “forward” in them such as “bring forward” (calling up for consideration), “look … [Read more...] about One Word – Forward – for the New Year
Renew at Chinese New Year
Maybelle Crabtree here. Gong hei fat choy! That is Cantonese for “wishing you happiness and prosperity.” Yes, it’s that time of the year again: Chinese New Year. It’s also that time of the year when I share my One Word for the year 2022. If you are new to my blog, or would just like a review, click here to read my 2020 post about what One Word is all about. You can also click … [Read more...] about Renew at Chinese New Year
My One Word For the Year 2021
Maybelle Crabtree here. I did a post on the book, One Word That Will Change Your Life, by Jon Gordon, Dan Britton, and Jimmy Page a few weeks ago. I told you about my journey that started about two years ago after I read this book. Using One Word changed my life! And I also told you that around Chinese New Year I would have my Word for 2021. Well, the Chinese New Year began … [Read more...] about My One Word For the Year 2021