When your plans blow up and your dreams are disintegrating, how do you embrace a new normal and live an abundant life? Artist and writer Laura Story shares her story of her not-so-normal life and how God has shown her His plans are always good. If you've been fighting disappointment because your plans aren't working out, get ready for some real hope. I love Laura's perspective, insights, and her joy! Welcome to the Your Day Brighter Podcast. Each week, host Tracey Tiernan shares real stories from real people who are making a real positive impact in their communities, giving us real hope in this world. You will walk away not only feeling encouraged but with practical ways to live a positive, hopeful, joy-filled life. Tracey Tiernan is a veteran morning radio personality at 95.1 SHINE-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. She served as the Creative Arts Program Director at her local church for nearly 20 years. She is a true enneagram 4, proud redhead, artist, worship leader, songwriter, coffee snob, wife to Gary, and stepmom to her six bonus kids. Her superpower? Empathy. She is convinced of five things: Everyone needs hope and encouragement. Everyone has something good to contribute to the world. We can learn from absolutely anyone. Life is better when we do it with God Diversity is a privilege that’s given to us to share the journey of life with people that are different than we are. Thank you for taking the time to listen to Your Day Brighter. We are glad you’re here.
When your plans blow up and your dreams are disintegrating, how do you embrace a new normal and live an abundant life? Artist and writer Laura Story shares her story of her not-so-normal life and how God has shown her His plans are always good.
If you've been fighting disappointment because your plans aren't working out, get ready for some real hope. I love Laura's perspective, insights, and her joy!
3:48- What is normal for Laura
6:58- How did Laura get to the place of thriving through grieving
11:19- The trial Laura went through with her husband
15:12- The treasures that came through the trial
23:04- Starting with God being the loudest voice in your life
27:03- The pandemic and what Laura learned in 2020
29:45- Stepping away from the comfortable
31:45- So long normal
35:16- Getting your eyes and focus on God