This week’s title is the opening line to a well-known song, “The Sound of Silence.” Maybe you enjoy the version by Simon & Garfunkel, or maybe Disturbed’s cover is more your style. As a mom to 4, I’m most familiar with the Trolls version. (Cue the whole soundtrack.) Maybe it’s the seasons changing or maybe … Continue reading Hello Darkness, My Old Friend
Brokenness
The Father Who Heals
God is continuing to make it clear to me that I need to unpack my life’s worth of baggage. I’ll be honest… I’ve been feeling a little frustrated because I’m lacking two things that are crucial to the process: time and space. I wish I could go on a spiritual retreat to the beach with … Continue reading The Father Who Heals
Taking Time to Unpack Trauma
Just because my trauma looks different than yours, doesn’t mean it’s not real. I might be opening a can of worms… but I think it might be necessary. I’ve been toting around some heavy emotional baggage for decades. Various forms of abuse, even if small and spread out, were compounded throughout my childhood and beyond, … Continue reading Taking Time to Unpack Trauma
Even If
On the last Wednesday of each month, I have the amazing privilege of sharing a guest blog with you. This month, I’m excited to bring you this piece from an Instagram friend, Joanna Busby. A couple years ago I found @JustJoannaBusby and @ThreeArrowsLettering while searching for a #Last90Days tracker. Sometimes God brings people into your … Continue reading Even If
Refocus on the Father
For the past four weeks, we’ve been establishing rhythms and trying to find a balance between work and play and rest. I’ve been studying some Psalms and I’m inspired by David, by how he kept turning to God, kept trusting His timing and His ways. In the face of trouble and suffering, David continued to … Continue reading Refocus on the Father
Trust Him in the Trouble
Today was the first day of school for my four kids at three different schools. In a new district, a new city, a new state. It was also my first day at my new job! Lots of firsts, lots of amazing things. But there were also moments of heartache and struggle. Trouble comes in all … Continue reading Trust Him in the Trouble
Hope For Help
I don’t know where you’re at today. Maybe you’re in a great place with God. (If so, feel free to bookmark this for a later date.) But I do know that Jesus promised us that we would have trouble in this life. So for the struggling soul, the one who is having a hard time … Continue reading Hope For Help
My Race to Run 