It’s a label that I have worn for a long time. Because I did not extend my education beyond high school, I have lived with the stigma that I am “less than […]
The Uneducated Disciple
Finding the God of the Bible
“The heavens declare the glory of God,and the expanse proclaims the work of his hands.” Psalm 19:1 The sun is shining and the result is glistening snow that is a spectacular display of […]
If I’m Not Dead, You’re Not Done
… and this life is not my own. This day is a gift. I’m guessing that many times you have heard, thought, and quite possibly have said those very words. While most […]
Tossing the Scale
The battle of the mind is a fierce one that is not easily won. What I tell myself when no one is looking can–and will shape the person that I am becoming. […]
Where Do I Go From Here?
Have you ever been at a crossroad in your life and you see an obvious choice that’s right in front of you? You can choose to go one direction or another, knowing […]
When Life Doesn’t Turn Out Like You Planned
It is not an uncommon thought. I know that I am not the only one that has experienced this epiphany. Often in life there comes a moment of realization, whether through crisis […]
5 Reasons to Write It Down
Whether it is a journal, a blog, or a list, we write things down for lots of different reasons. For me, blogging can be both simple and complicated. Simple because I am […]
No Time Wasted
Expecting my first baby, I was suddenly put on bed rest to prevent premature labor. I was only 28 weeks along and was not even allowed to sit up, rising only to […]
What I Can Do Today
“All a man’s ways seem right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the motives.” Proverbs 16:2 We plan. We prepare. We shoot our visionary arrows into the future and pray […]
Turning the Corner on 2019: Surrendering 2020
Surrender. It’s a word that sounds defeated. Discouraged. Beaten. Surrender: verb (used without object) “to give oneself up, as into the power of another; submit or yield.” [dictionary.com] While the word may […]
No Turning Back
My father turned 82 today. Two years ago we found out that he was in Stage 4 kidney failure, and he quickly progressed to end-stage, requiring dialysis to survive. While the damage […]
Dangerously Distracted
It only took one second. One. My toddler was fussing to get out of the cart, and because I was close to being finished with our little shopping trip, I caved in […]
Cleaning Your Plate and Shuffling Neglect
When I was young I hated peas. You can ask my Mom and she will tell you that she still remembers me shuffling peas around my plate for what seemed like an […]
Just One Thing
There is always that one thing. You know–that one more thing you needed to do. One more thing you wanted to say. Until you can’t. When it’s too late to turn back, […]
I Am Not Enough–An Easter Story
If I could earn my way to heaven– if I could work hard to be the best version of me, it would never be enough. I could try to be a loving […]
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