Sometimes we verbalize it. Other times we only think it. But often it is there. “Why” “Why did this happen?” “Why did this have to happen TO ME?” “Why can’t I….” “Why […]
Repurposing Me
I love to take old things and turn them into something new. Or take something used and reuse it in a new way. You have seen from some of my past posts […]
About Being Brave–Four Verses to Give You Courage
It’s not about being stronger or tougher or more in control. It is a call to embrace the God-given courage that lives inside of you. The book, Let’s All Be Brave., by […]
Uninspired
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 […]
God Hears
“I called to the Lord in my distress, and He answered me.” There are many who would echo these words. Myself included. He is there. He hears. So why do we wait so […]
You Were Created For More
According to Wikipedia, the average life expectancy for those of us living in America is 79 years. Even if you lived as long as Sarah Knauss, who lived to be 119 (she died […]
Called to Love
I was not called to this. I didn’t hear a voice, nor did I have a keen intuitive sense that this was going to happen. I did not and still am not […]
Four Gifts I Wish I Had Given My Children
It’s right about now that many of you shoppers out there are thinking one of two things: ONE: “I really, really, really NEED to get started on my Christmas shopping!” or, TWO: […]
Momentary Thankfulness
Sure. I want to live a life that is grateful. I want to dwell on the good. And I definitely prefer to camp in the “out of the woods” zone. But sometimes […]
To All Who Are Called “Mom” (A Guest Post)
While I have been woefully absent from the blogging world, I have not been slack in my desire to post. Sometimes life is consuming and just leaning on His everlasting arms, well– it […]
Is America Teaching Casual Christianity?
It’s probably not fair to say “America”. It’s also probably not fair to say “Christianity”. You obviously can’t blame a country, and it’s getting harder to define the term Christianity in a […]
Every Person Has A Story
Tell yours. I know there are those that truly don’t care–they judge you by what they see. But there are others who need to hear it and will be blessed if you […]
Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone
It’s the kind of step that makes you want to sit down. You are about to be asked to do something that is way out of your comfort zone, and the easiest thing […]
What Are You Looking For?
What is it that you’re looking for? Is it purpose? Success? Position? Or maybe it’s a person. The perfect date. The perfect spouse. The perfect children. We spend much of our life […]
Does God Want Me?
Broken. Wounded. Scarred. Rejected. Insecure? Don’t you see? He loves you. You were created for a reason. He desires to take you right where you are and make your life a beautiful […]