It’s not about being stronger or tougher or more in control. It’s a call to, “Embrace the God-given courage that lives inside of you.” The book, Let’s All Be Brave., by Annie F. Downs is an around-the-table or an at-the-coffee-shop type of discussion on life and how to begin, “Living Life with Everything You Have”.…
You don’t have to agree with me on this, and yes, I am well aware that this road has not only been well-travelled, but that most women have chosen a different path. Stay with me–you might not see it the same way I do, as I’m sure many won’t, but consider this: Your husband just might see…
I prayed for my children before they were even born. I prayed for their health and their influences. I prayed for their future. I prayed for their parents–that we would be godly parents with wisdom to know how to guide each of their personalities. I prayed for their choices. Not that they would be prevented…
Pinterest is a dangerous place. We have a very tumultuous relationship. I love, love, love that I can steal other creatives’ ideas without guilt. The guilt comes when I either, Spend way too much time browsing, or Get lots of great ideas, but put none of them to use, or Find myself coveting what others…
No words. Nothing comes and you’re not even sure what to wish for. Something that could change you for the better, but the voice in your head tells you that you would fall short. Because you know your tendencies. Your weakness. But it’s there–in arms reach–and the only thing holding you back is YOU.
A friendly face is always welcome. It can be a complete stranger or a long-time friend. These faces might look very different, but each face tells a story… She is the first face I see when I arrive home. Always watching. Always waiting. Always a friend.
Parenting is, without a doubt, THE hardest job in the world, but undeniably, the most rewarding. Not many would argue with me on that… But when your children are small and you are tired and frustrated, and think it can’t possibly get any harder–you put them to bed, breathe a sigh of relief, and navigate your way…
When you want to pray. You need to pray. But you just don’t know where to start. The words don’t come. Or they sound hollow. Then there are times when we fall instantly to our knees. Begging. Pleading. Tears blurring our vision. We cry out to God. Our Father. Our Creator. Healer. Sustainer. Ever-present help in time…
I have travelled to every corner of our great nation, and while I appreciate the ocean and the mountains and the desert, and even the big cities, there is no place like home.
“A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord determines his steps.” Proverbs 16:9
It’s a question we all ask. One that I want to ask every.single.day. The question is, do I really need to? Do I believe that God is so much in control of my life, that I need to “check in” with Him to see what He requires, like a boss or a slave owner? I…
I am not a controversial person. Seriously. I do not enjoy arguing and I would rather avoid conflict, if at all possible. But this one has got me riled up. Tweets and blogs implying that it is inappropriate for churches to have patriotic services. I respectfully disagree. And I cannot ignore this stirring in my heart…
I am almost finished reading through the Old Testament, and I am still processing the prophetic book of Nahum. Seriously, do you ever remember reading from Nahum? Have you ever memorized a verse from this book? Me either. This isn’t my first trip through the Bible, and somehow I missed some things that now stand out to…
Don’t let anyone ever tell you that God doesn’t still work miracles… For so many that have prayed–thank you! For others who are just hearing of our plight, here is our story. God’s story. He is at work. He is alive and working in ways we don’t always recognize, but this one has just unfolded right…
This song. I can’t get it out of my head–and yet, I don’t want to. “You’re a Good, Good Father, it’s Who You are…” “And I’m loved by You, it’s who I am.” [Chris Tomlin] Being a parent is the hardest, most rewarding job in the world, and the truth is, We all fail. We…
