Even though we live in very uncertain times, we can always trust in a certain God. Isn’t that so much easier said than done?! Yet, when fear and anxiety begin to overwhelm me, I’m always reminded to find the truth of any situation I may face in God’s Word. Even though the Bible was written […]
I recently started seeing a Christian therapist to help me cope with some of the things our family has been through recently. The night before my appointment, I cried. I told Shelby that I felt like a failure because I needed to see a counselor to help me deal with my issues. That somehow going […]
While waiting in line to pick up some items at the craft store yesterday, Ellie saw a display of Easter candy. She commented on how she’s never seen the purple-colored version of the candy before and asked if she could have some. An older lady in front of us overheard what Ellie said, turned around […]
A couple of weeks ago, I had a conversation with my 8-year-old daughter about using the gifts and talents that the Lord has given her and not hiding or being afraid to use them, but instead using them to bless others and give God glory. I was reminded of the Parable of the Talents. It’s […]
As the new year approaches, I just can’t help but think of 20/20 vision. Maybe it’s because I’ve worn glasses for practically my whole life, but whenever I hear “2020”, I can’t help but think that next year will be the year where I want to see things clearly and have perfect vision for what […]
My theme word for this year has been “restore”. We experienced a lot of brokenness the past few years, so I wanted this to be our restoration year. What I didn’t realize was how much work restoration takes. I wanted things to be put back together and made whole again, but I didn’t know how […]
While waiting in line at the post office earlier today, I was reminded of one of the most traumatic experiences our family has ever been through. A lady who was a few spots ahead of me had just given blood and said she was feeling light headed. Not long after she spoke those words, she […]
A few weeks ago, the church we have been visiting went through a series called, How to Fight Without Losing. It provided a biblical perspective on how to handle conflicts with your spouse, parent, co-worker, boss, etc. The whole series ended up being really good, but I can remember listening to the first sermon in […]
I’ve recently started reading a book by Lysa TerKeurst called It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way and so much of it resonates with my soul. The hurt, the disappointment, the pain. But one chapter triggered something in me that I’ve wrestled with for a while now. She talks about hurtful words that people have […]