There are so many things happening in the world right now, and there are so many things happening individually in the lives of every single one of us. Everyone is going through something. Instead of wasting our breath comparing and fixing, what if we spent our time comforting and encouraging? That has always been at … Continue reading Hanging on by a Thread
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Hello Darkness, My Old Friend
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
A Light to Overwhelm the Darkness
I want to encourage you today for when you walk through those shadows in the valley of death, for those dark nights of the soul, for those moments where darkness seems to settle in around you. Sometimes we just need a reminder to let the Light in. ❤ Overwhelm. It's a space I hate to … Continue reading A Light to Overwhelm the Darkness
Good Eyes
My prayer lately has been: “God, help me see myself as You see me.” I struggle between the two extremes - pride, and low self-esteem. But I’m slowly discovering there’s a better way. He wants me to have good eyes, to see myself as He sees me, through a lens of grace. Romans 12:3 says, … Continue reading Good Eyes
My Race to Run 