Sometimes it seems easier to sweep it under the rug. The heartache. The pain. The frustration. The overwhelm. The bad. The hard. The tears. The trial. The trouble. The struggle. The tension. It takes vulnerability to bring it into the light. To let God's truth shine on it. To allow others to see our mess. … Continue reading Taking Time to Identify Tension
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Resilient
I believe God is making all things new. He is turning all things to good. You may be facing a situation that doesn't seem good right now, but His presence gives peace. According to the world's standard, it may look like you've lost it all. Can I encourage you today? Just don't lose you; don't … Continue reading Resilient
The Fight
"Some days I feel like a broken record. (Emphasis on the broken.) The same miscommunication, the go-to blame game, the usual disagreement. The well-known definition of insanity comes to mind: doing the same thing over and over but expecting a different result. Like playing the same record over and over and hating it and wanting … Continue reading The Fight
Breakthrough
We got some not-so-great news on Sunday night. And a few more frustrating things happened on Monday. Little things, but they add up. So Monday night, the following unfolded. It’s a little raw, less polished than usual. More of a progression, if you will, from fear to faith, from doubt to hope, from shaken to standing firm. … Continue reading Breakthrough
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