Shannon Leach, A Repurposed Heart

Can You See It?

March 10, 2023

They say if you look for something hard enough, you are bound to find it. What tiny things about yourself do you look a little too hard for?

Try Again

March 3, 2023

We all know that God forgives our mistakes. But how are we affecting His mission in this world when we don't forgive ourselves?

“A Good View”

February 24, 2023

Just like a snowflake can turn into a blizzard, the good things in our lives can become a barrier to clear vision if we let them.

It Adds Up Fast

February 17, 2023

When it comes to the legacy we leave behind, those moments of one more can add up to less before we know it.

Take It and Leave It

February 4, 2023

The chase for perfection in everything around me continues. But I must remember to take only what is mine to take.

More Bad News

January 28, 2023

There has been a lot of bad news lately. How do we deal with it? What do we do with all of that struggle and pain? We choose good news.

Use the Rain

January 20, 2023

Lilly takes a step into a journey she never planned for, leaving the chains of an old life behind.

“A Change of Heart”

January 14, 2023

We are most comfortable when things go the way we expect. But what does it do to our hearts when things don't go as planned?

“Inside Out”

January 5, 2023

The cold is creeping in and the only tool we may have to fight it is to throw the doors wide open and share the warmth.

“Just Stop”

December 27, 2022

We just keep walking. We see that person hurting and we turn the other way thinking we have nothing to offer. But what if we are wrong?

“Words and Light”

December 20, 2022

My writing journey has led me straight to you. We can find light in hard times by sharing our struggles—one word at a time.

“I Guess I Haven’t Learned That Yet”

December 13, 2022

Real human speaking. If you are looking for a real human speaking truth you can savor about the change in our lives, look no further.

“Uncharted”

December 9, 2022

When our plans head off course, we try to get back where we were. But do we dismiss the uncharted islands that can be found in those moments?

“Fill in the Blanks”

November 29, 2022

Are you out of routine? What are you doing to fill in those blank lines when you have those off schedule moments?

“Under Construction”

November 23, 2022

Are you under construction? Messy scaffolding and loud hammering everywhere? Maybe you are just being restored.

“A Journey for Good”

November 18, 2022

Websites can take you on a real journey. Especially if you are the one designing them. I found a company that is shining a little light to help you through it.

“Rundown to Restored”

November 16, 2022

Feeling rundown? What is your go-to habit when you are worn out? Does that habit restore you or leave you as you were?

“Dream a Little Dream”

November 8, 2022

Our dreams tell stories about our lives. What dreams do you live out in your story? Bigger question—do you have to?

“Chasing Francis”

November 4, 2022

Chasing Francis is a truth-teller about the struggles of our faith and the story of one man's journey to redefine it.

“Lift Your Head”

November 1, 2022

Lift your head my friend. There is hope to be found and it is time to rise and dust yourself off from the weight of the world.

“Just Tired”

October 29, 2022

Are you tired? This word is a common sentiment in our language and in our lives. What does tired mean for you?

“Word of Honor”

October 26, 2022

Uncover the power of keeping your word with another amazing title by author Hallee Bridgeman. It was a book I just could not put down.

“Passed On”

October 22, 2022

What does passed on mean? Don't just think of who we have lost but what they helped us find that we can pass on to someone else.

“Heavy Hearts”

October 18, 2022

Surrounded by struggle? Feeling overwhelmed in your attempts to help everyone? We must remember sometimes it is not our shift to take.

“The Thorn”

October 13, 2022

What is the thorn in your flesh? Have you found a way to find peace within the struggle it brings?

“Proof in the Prints”

October 11, 2022

Have you ever heard of the poem that tells of the footprints in the sand? Here is why footprints may be the most valuable tool a leader can have.

“Just Light”

October 8, 2022

Some say they are just words. I say they have meaning. Learn what the word "light" means to me and and to my repurposed heart.

“Just One More Day”

October 7, 2022

Loss wakes us up to the realization that our days really are numbered. If only we could remember to make those days count.

“Why Ask Why?”

October 3, 2022

Why am I doing this might seem like an easy question to ask yourself, but the answers may reveal more than you expected.

“A Hero’s Path”

September 26, 2022

A hero's path is rarely an easy one. We can look around us every day and see what a hero looks like. Just watch for the leap of faith.

“Stop the Noise”

September 26, 2022

I wish it had not taken health problems for me to quiet the room. It is amazing what Jesus can do in the quiet.

“Just Fostered”

September 18, 2022

Some say they are just words. I say they have meaning. Learn what the word "fostered" means to me and and to my repurposed heart.

“Prayerfully Considered”

September 16, 2022

Why is the one tool we should lead with first the one that most leaders forget to start with? It is a challenge many of us share.

“Required Reading”

September 14, 2022

There are many tough questions we must filter our behavior through. One of the hardest puts our love where our mouth is.

“Techie Tomfoolery”

September 14, 2022

Some days technology cracks me up in more ways than one. For today, I will choose to find the humor even within the frustration.

“Comical Cats”

September 13, 2022

There is never a dull moment with a cat in the house. Whether you have cats or not, no one can debate the comedy show they bring along.

“Faithful Funnies”

September 13, 2022

If you have lived any life at all, then you know that God must have a sense of humor. Here are a few faithful funnies to lighten up the day.

“Cheesy Chuckles”

September 13, 2022

Sometimes the worst jokes can bring us the biggest smiles. Just more proof that we can find light and laughter just about anywhere.

“Hitched Humor”

September 12, 2022

Marriage is a gift that we must honor and cherish. We also must find the humor in it if we want to get through the hard times.

“Just Kidding”

September 12, 2022

Being a parent is tough sometimes. What better way to get through it than to find the humor in the middle of it all.

“Coffee Quips”

September 12, 2022

The beans that keep me going all day are no joke, but there is plenty of humor about a mug of joe to go around.

“Look Around”

September 12, 2022

We only get one chance to look around when it comes to reality. What are we missing when we forget to? Could we be missing the point?

“Take Cover”

September 5, 2022

Have you ever tried to catch a manhole cover? I have. As if there was any way I could carry that kind of weight.

“Woolly Bear”

September 5, 2022

What could we accomplish if we did not just walk in our purpose, but ran? Are we motivated in our purpose?

“So Simple”

September 2, 2022

We make sharing our faith very complicated sometimes. The truth seen through the eyes of Jesus makes it very simple.

“Honor Bound”

August 30, 2022

This wonderful book brings you right into the action of two characters running for their lives as they grasp tightly to their faith. You don't want to miss this one.

“What it Takes”

August 29, 2022

We have no problem knowing we should be kind to those less fortunate. But what if your definition of the least of these is wrong?

“Full Spray Ahead”

August 26, 2022

What good is a spray bottle that does not spray? Keeping the good things trapped inside is not how we were meant to live.

“No Regifting”

August 21, 2022

I will admit to regifting in my life, but this is not a practice we should use with the gift of Jesus.

“Two-Way Street”

August 20, 2022

Are you a conversation interrupter? I am. Waiting your turn is a skill we all could master better.

“Where I’ll Be”

August 13, 2022

Thomas found more than he expected in that small coffee shop hidden in the city streets of Brazil. He had no idea he would spend the rest of his life trying to find it again.

“Revealed”

August 13, 2022

Are you willing to be seen? To stand in the truth, we must stand in the light. This is hard when we know that light is pretty revealing.

“Taking Shape”

August 4, 2022

“I used to think the words spoken about us describe who we are, but now I know they shape who we are.” ~ Bob Goff

“Tax Exempt”

August 3, 2022

Do we leave the ones we love the most behind as we follow our mission, our schedules, and our dreams? What price do they pay?

“The Exceptions”

July 18, 2022

Today I admit the limits I place on my love. We all have exceptions to our love that keep us from the full potential of God's grace in our lives.

“Grow Anyway”

July 8, 2022

We all want to move when the circumstances are just right. But what if they are not. Do we stay frozen or grow anyway?

“True North”

June 10, 2022

The worst feeling in the world is when you realize you do not know where you are. Are the events of this world leaving us shipwrecked?

“Ask Away”

June 4, 2022

The seasons of this life will always bring questions. Ask them. Our questions and fears unite us in a way nothing else can.

“Wildfires”

May 28, 2022

We all feel the heat. We are living in times of exhaustion at every turn from the non-stop flames we battle. What can we do to rise above it?

“The Legacy Gardener”

May 26, 2022

Allow me to introduce you to a woman who knows how to cultivate a legacy that matters. Meet Lara Casey.

“It Has All Been Arranged”

May 18, 2022

Diya could not go along with a plan she had no part in planning. That was not who she was. It was time to find out who she could be.

“This Little Knot of Mine”

May 13, 2022

How do you handle the tangled messes of human beings? Are you patient and gentle or are you a knot puller like me?

“The Undone Trail”

May 3, 2022

Do you have a trail leaver in your house? What excuse do they use to explain what always seems not finished?

“Grain of Truth”

April 29, 2022

What are the grains of truth that separate the life you are living from the one you could have? Natalie is about to find out.

“It’s the Little Things”

April 26, 2022

Some of our biggest "it just so happened" moments have become the most wonderful unexpected blessings. Especially in hindsight.

“Quick Fix”

April 23, 2022

Sometimes in life you have to find the value in the things you would have not considered valuable. For me, that includes the quick fix.

“The Rhythm of My Story”

April 22, 2022

What is the rhythm of your story? What has composed your journey from the beginning to now? What is the story you tell? Is it true?

“Time Warned Area”

April 16, 2022

When storms strike, what do you do with the time until that storm passes? Are you using it well even in the middle of the storm?

“Choices”

March 25, 2022

Every choice carries the weight of the future upon it. Even the smallest of decisions today will be the impact of tomorrow.

“Beyond Words”

March 11, 2022

There are people in this world that do unspeakable things, stealing the voices of those who can never forget. We must keep shining light for those who can't speak.

“All By Myself”

March 8, 2022

There is nothing wrong with being independent. There is nothing wrong with asking for help. The problem only begins when we decide only one of those is possible.

“I Can’t Unsee That”

February 28, 2022

Are we avoiding seeing the things that we can't unsee? How much compassion would there be if we could see the view of someone else's world?

“Sono Trovato”

February 25, 2022

Go ahead. Take the chance. Fall in love with the unexpected and find yourself in the process. That is what Elenora did.

“Worth the Wait”

February 24, 2022

It is disappointing when our plans do not work out. What if our plans did not move forward because a better one was waiting for us?

“Build It Better”

February 22, 2022

Do you dabble in the details or dive on in? Does your focus on those details ever get in the way of building the kingdom?

“On the Right Track”

February 18, 2022

How long is too long to wait for forever, especially when time has not been a friend in the past?

“Prove It”

February 16, 2022

The battle of what is true and what is not can only be won within our minds and hearts. Don't let all the confusion fool you . . . it is personal.

“The Great Discovery”

February 11, 2022

What if what seemed impossible was your only hope?

“Safe Haven”

February 10, 2022

We are all looking for our safe haven both here on earth and in heaven. It is a blessing to be able to find them both.

“No Dice”

January 14, 2022

Sometimes life gives you no choice but to roll the dice. He had run out of options battling a legacy he could not change.

“Priority Place”

January 9, 2022

Do you give your goals a place to live in your schedule? Or are they just the location you dream of visiting someday?

“Fragile Hope”

December 25, 2021

We look for hope in the world around us and cherish it gently when we do find it, for it is so easy to lose.

“‘Tis the Season”

December 18, 2021

Are we just trying to get through the busyness of the season still standing? Maybe the season was meant to bring you more than a deadline.

“Don J”

December 17, 2021

Ahh to live this life, to have this world, I want to be like Don J the squirrel. Do you have a pet you adore?

“The Knew Kid”

December 10, 2021

What would you think if they really do know what you are thinking? Can animals feel the pain you're holding inside?

“A Dynamic Duo”

December 6, 2021

In a world that does not seem to celebrate marriage anymore, it is always refreshing to gain the reminder of how cherished it can be.

“Simple Gifts”

December 6, 2021

When we are spending a lot of time trying to find that perfect gift, we must remember that sometimes the simplest answer is the right one.

“Breaking Bad”

December 3, 2021

While most of my stories in flash fiction are, well, fiction, this one actually has some element of truth. It took forever to clean that up.

“Light of Your World”

November 26, 2021

Star light star bright, bring me the wish I wish for tonight. The joy of the world for all to see, a star to shine and set man free.

“Show, Don’t Tell”

November 21, 2021

Writers are often guided to show and not tell their stories. What if we took that same advice in all that we do?

“Hitting the Mark”

November 20, 2021

In the times that we live in, it is nice to be able to have a conversation about the good things that are going on in the world.

“The Tree of Life”

November 19, 2021

She never thought she would find a connection to her, but it was right there in her family tree. For this moment, she was where she belonged.

“I Got This”

November 13, 2021

I wonder what would happen if we didn't tell God how far he can go? What does life look like when we move out of the way?

“A Basket Case”

November 13, 2021

He had waited a long time for this. They had both needed rescue and now they had both found a home—in each other.

“Recreate Me”

November 10, 2021

It is a hard realization when we look in the mirror and see we have so far to go. We are a new creation, but we still need a lot reflection.

“Faithful Creator”

November 9, 2021

There is nothing more beautiful than a faithful creator. Meet Emily Cook, a creator who is shining bright in a world that needs it.

“How Are You . . . Really?”

November 8, 2021

These are tough times. But we can still check on each other and we can still look for light. I know where you can find some.

“Wednesdays With Sarah”

November 8, 2021

Are you involved in a community that supports your work? Being with others who support you and what you love matters.

“Break Time”

November 6, 2021

How strong is your chain if one day off could break it? Is the goal just to get there or to enjoy the journey?

“Don’t Cry Over Spilled . . .”

October 30, 2021

Everything just seems harder when we are grieving. It takes being surrounded by those who can tell us the truth even when we are hurting.

“It Takes an Eternity”

October 22, 2021

He had to hurry. It wouldn’t be long before the next one sounded its chimed warning through the great hall.

“Courageous”

October 15, 2021

No more feeling intimidated by the things that held her back. She would step out into the world now doing things her way.

“No Place Like Home”

October 8, 2021

It should not have taken all the life she had left to make it back home, but it did. Now she knew she would never leave.

“Take Care”

October 1, 2021

He worried so much about that little girl. How could he tell her that leaving was the best thing she could do?

“A Hill of Beans”

September 24, 2021

The blank page taunted her amid one distraction after another. When was it okay to stop expecting perfection?

“Surviving the Fall”

September 17, 2021

She privately mourned a love she could never admit she had. She would never again feel that freedom . . . or would she?

“Sign of the Time”

September 10, 2021

Everyone should have a group around them that brings out the smiles. This is just a fun description of how we spend our time together.

“Search and Rescue”

September 3, 2021

This was all she had left. She had to take the chance no matter what the result was. She didn't want to be alone anymore.

“Back to Home”

August 27, 2021

How far would you go to discover who you are and where you belong. She was willing to take it to the cross.

“This Little Light of Mine”

August 20, 2021

There are days when it seems our impact is so insignificant. We can never forget the power the light has over the dark.

“Buried No More”

August 13, 2021

I closed my eyes. Just take a deep breath. Just do the next thing. One foot in front of the other.

“String Theory”

August 6, 2021

“That’s the dumbest thing I ever heard!” my brother shouts back across the yard. “What are we, toddlers?” he growls.

“Unlocked”

July 30, 2021

It had taken a long time to unlock the secrets of her heart. Now he just prayed he knew the key to keeping her forever.

“A Place to Rest”

July 23, 2021

It was the only place she felt at rest. They didn't understand why she insisted upon coming here, but she knew what she needed.

“A Sign Between Friends”

July 16, 2021

“You can’t put it there!” she shouted. I looked over at my frustrated friend as I dropped the heavy post driver from over my head.

“Woven”

July 9, 2021

Tears streamed down her face as moments of exhaustion melted away into memories she didn’t even remember she had.

“The Legacy”

July 2, 2021

“Just take another step,” she begged herself as she shielded her eyes from the sun, “don’t turn around.”

“All Together Now”

June 25, 2021

She stumbled through the door overloaded with books and papers after a long morning of researching to find something, anything, that would bring her answers.

“In the Beginning”

June 19, 2021

There are too many opportunities in this life to take ourselves too seriously. What are you doing to break through?

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Category: ARH Writes

Can You See It?

Try Again

“A Good View”

It Adds Up Fast

Take It and Leave It

More Bad News

Use the Rain

“A Change of Heart”

“Inside Out”

“Just Stop”

“Words and Light”

“I Guess I Haven’t Learned That Yet”

“Uncharted”

“Fill in the Blanks”

“Under Construction”

“A Journey for Good”

“Rundown to Restored”

“Dream a Little Dream”

“Chasing Francis”

“Lift Your Head”

“Just Tired”

“Word of Honor”

“Passed On”

“Heavy Hearts”

“The Thorn”

“Proof in the Prints”

“Just Light”

“Just One More Day”

“Why Ask Why?”

“A Hero’s Path”

“Stop the Noise”

“Just Fostered”

“Prayerfully Considered”

“Required Reading”

“Techie Tomfoolery”

“Comical Cats”

“Faithful Funnies”

“Cheesy Chuckles”

“Hitched Humor”

“Just Kidding”

“Coffee Quips”

“Look Around”

“Take Cover”

“Woolly Bear”

“So Simple”

“Honor Bound”

“What it Takes”

“Full Spray Ahead”

“No Regifting”

“Two-Way Street”

“Where I’ll Be”

“Revealed”

“Taking Shape”

“Tax Exempt”

“The Exceptions”

“Grow Anyway”

“True North”

“Ask Away”

“Wildfires”

“The Legacy Gardener”

“It Has All Been Arranged”

“This Little Knot of Mine”

“The Undone Trail”

“Grain of Truth”

“It’s the Little Things”

“Quick Fix”

“The Rhythm of My Story”

“Time Warned Area”

“Choices”

“Beyond Words”

“All By Myself”

“I Can’t Unsee That”

“Sono Trovato”

“Worth the Wait”

“Build It Better”

“On the Right Track”

“Prove It”

“The Great Discovery”

“Safe Haven”