Most of the time these days, my moments for Bible study and learning are not happening in the quiet moments of life. They are happening in the busy moments filled with stories and princesses and all manner of chaos. These moments often times make me want to give up and quit. Until moments like today … [Read more…]
Expectations. We all have them surrounding all things. We have plans for what to do on our off days. What we will enjoy on vacation. Our to-do lists to accomplish each and every day. We may call them something different, but they are definitely expectations that can throw us off our game when they aren’t … [Read more…]
Rather than being stagnant, Sarabeth’s birth at the end of 2015 pushed me to grow and change. Once I had a child, I knew I could no longer fight God. I had to surrender the hurt and pain that I was feeling. And I had to welcome in his healing. To be honest, it would … [Read more…]
The story that you read yesterday was the catalyst that has sent me on a now 4-year journey I would never have chosen for myself. This event was at the beginning of several major life changes and events in my family. And as much as I HATE that that is part of my story, I … [Read more…]
I still remember the day as though it were yesterday. I was sitting in my recliner, reading a book and killing time before work. My phone rang. It was my aunt. She doesn’t call often, so I was definitely curious as to why she was calling. “Sydney is sick.” The words dropped in … [Read more…]
Though there are still several months left in 2017, I think now is a good time to start reflecting on the year. Those reflections have helped me to conclude that this has been a year of restoration for me. It has helped me to be made whole – or at least more whole. I’m not … [Read more…]
