Equa-what? That's what I thought when I first saw this word. But when I read the definition, I felt like I had just discovered a hidden treasure, a piece to my puzzle that I had always longed for. Spoiler alert: Marriage can be quite the rollercoaster, especially if you have kids. As I grow in … Continue reading Equanimity
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From Famished to Filled
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” – Matthew 5:6 (NIV) God is teaching me about seasons... that seasons come, seasons go, seasons change. Seasons vary in length, in difficulty, in appearance. Webster’s defines season as “a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature.” The season I’m … Continue reading From Famished to Filled
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
Pilgrimage
Last week, my friend Arlene gave me a book to read with my kids. It’s called “Little Pilgrim’s Progress” by Helen Taylor. It’s a retelling of John Bunyan’s classic, “Pilgrim’s Progress.” I read the abridged version of his book years ago, and honestly I don’t remember much of it! So I was very excited to … Continue reading Pilgrimage
The Secret to Being Content
Over the past few days, I’ve been reflecting on God’s goodness and His faithfulness. Whether my family is in times of plenty or in times of want, He is ALWAYS good and He is FAITHFUL to provide for us. I’ve also been thinking about how Christmas is less than two months away, and how easy … Continue reading The Secret to Being Content
My Race to Run 