Keep Your Soul Well

Keep your soul well. That has been my word, or phrase, rather, of 2015. God led me to it through a plant. A year ago, I bought a mint plant. I’m not even sure why because I never use it, but I’m sure Pinterest played a part. I brought it home and placed it outside […]

It’s Never What You Expect, But It’s Always What You Need

Dream Big Update – We’re currently at 84% of our total goal!  So close!  Just two more days for you to join us in this dream of having the funds we need to minister to women around the world in 2016.  Join the Dream Big fund here. ***** Each year I pick my “One Word” […]

I Regret to Inform You That You Will Be Humbled

If I were to be honest, I’d tell you that in the very moment my “One Word for 2015” came to me, I knew I’d be in for it. I simultaneously loved and hated this word, and it was for that very reason I chose it. This word makes me twitchy. This word sounds awful. […]

Quiet Courage

We’re thrilled to have One Word 365’s founder, Alece Ronzino, back at The Grove with us.  Last year she shared a bit about her story and lead us in picking words for the year. Today she’s going to share more of her story and lead us in sharing our own one word for 2015.   ****** […]

What’s Your Excuse?

Last year many of us “picked a word for the year” (and if you’re not sure about what I’m talking about, you can check out our discussion from last December). It’s one of our most commented on posts and fun to scroll through the comments. You might be thinking, I do not have one more […]

Words Woven Into the Fabric of Our Lives

Words are like threads that tie the pieces of our lives together—they either build up or unravel in a tangled mess. When I think back on my one word for 2014, I can see it woven intricately through every moment. I wasn’t aware of it most of the time, but I can see its beautiful, […]

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