Sometimes the rain falls, the discouragement is real, and the lies get loud. In these moments, if we'll choose to lean into God, we can hear His whispers of truth that breathe life into our brokenness and make us bold again. I was in that place Sunday morning, at church... overwhelmed, worried, anxious. God gently … Continue reading All Things
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Catching My Breath
I was inspired by Margaret Feinberg's post to choose "One Word" for 2017. I made a list of possibilities and narrowed it down to one that I just couldn't shake. Breathe. Little did I know a trial was looming around the corner that would seemingly take my breath away. It certainly took my words away. … Continue reading Catching My Breath
The Struggle is Real
{This blog, title and all, was written on November 30th. I think. I tried writing it out on paper. Which meant it wasn't typed on my computer or phone. Which resulted in it not being posted. While preparing a new piece of writing, I couldn't help but publish this one first. The struggle is REAL!} … Continue reading The Struggle is Real
Illuminated
There’s a song that I can’t stop listening to. And oh, the irony… it’s called “Over And Over Again” by I Am They. I strongly encourage you to listen to it while you read on! The lyrics of this song keep hitting some pretty tender spots of my heart. They also bring to my mind … Continue reading Illuminated
Grace Over Guilt
Busy. Preoccupied. Scatterbrained. Overwhelmed. Welcome to my life when I don't prioritize my relationship with God, when I don't seek Him first. I often forget there's a direct correlation - when I'm secure in my identity as a daughter of the King, when I'm consistent in spending time with my Heavenly Father (no matter how … Continue reading Grace Over Guilt
When it’s Hard to Love
Most of you know that my husband and I have four children. And most of you know that parenting can be so hard sometimes. Rewarding and amazing, yes… but stressful, challenging, and overwhelming, also yes. It gets even tougher when you realize that you don’t love one of your kids as much as the others. … Continue reading When it’s Hard to Love
Compare to Others or Critique Yourself
I was reading through some Psalms the other day, and a specific verse in Psalm 128 jumped out at me. “Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine in the innermost parts of your house…” – Psalm 128:3a (AMP) It got me thinking... “Am I a fruitful vine in my home? What does that even … Continue reading Compare to Others or Critique Yourself
My Race to Run 