I heard someone say not long ago that "anything that can be controlled, can be exhausted." Which means those resources we have and need for our day-to-day lives, can run low. The emotional exhaustion that comes when we've been caring for someone who can't take care of themselves. The mental exhaustion that comes when we… Continue reading Strength for the Journey
CONFIDENCE VS. CERTAINTY How many times a day do we make decisions, and our confidence wavers? What would our lives look like if we lived in a constant pool of certainty? The certainty that can't be skewed by anything we do, think, or feel. Conviction that is not reliant on our actions, our circumstances, or… Continue reading Rooted in Certainty
I was reminded recently of a time where I felt invisible. Physical symptoms had plagued me for a while. Doctor appointments were set. Blood was drawn. Follow-ups were had. I was scared. I confided in a friend or two then about what was happening. But, over the course of time, I noticed they had not… Continue reading For the One Who Feels Unseen
Have you ever penned goals to your heart? Privately talking to Jesus about them, and whispering questions, asking for confirmation? Asking for blessing? Have you ever started towards them and realized you needed to recalibrate? Maybe your motives...maybe your heart. Sometimes...we simply need to adjust our sails. We've all stepped out into new territory to… Continue reading Learning to Adjust Our Sails
Why should I consider Jesus? I've heard this question ring over the years, whether in articles, on podcasts, or in my own head as a teen. Social media is a funny thing. I've used it to share pictures with family who live far away, document fun weekends with friends, ask for prayers for my family,… Continue reading Consider This…
I read somewhere long ago that you begin letting your children go at the moment they’re born.Shocking right?It didn’t take long after hearing that to begin to understand what it meant. It’s an attitude of the heart mamas. A big picture view of what is now, and what is coming. Prepare early. I’m serious.This Christmas… Continue reading When Grief Tries to Steal Our Joy
On my way to work this week I snapped this pic. If I'm being honest, I thought about the last scene in Grease where Danny and Sandy drive their convertible right up into the clouds and turn to wave goodbye - that was right before my more holy thought of God himself unrolling the clouds… Continue reading Holy Work is Hard Work
Knots in my stomach. Constant urge to step in. Trouble focusing. All of these things paired with nights of waking up every hour just to roll over are symptoms of watching my children struggle. As young teens navigating their social lives and body changes, it was inevitable that my children would experience friendship issues. Finding… Continue reading Hang Tight Mama!
Have you ever needed rest so badly that you stepped away from the noise, only to find someone else standing there, needing only what you can provide? Mama of littles whose husband travels for work, who needs just one uninterrupted night of sleep. The pastor who is interrupted while preparing Sunday’s sermon to counsel a… Continue reading Sometimes Our Weariness is a Precursor for a Miracle
I'm so tired y'all, are you?I was researching the Word tired the other day and stumbled across the Urban Dictionary definition:"When you're just done with all the bull crap in life."Can you relate? It's like I was curled up in a comfy bed a few months ago, snuggled with my favorite routines and people. Then… Continue reading When Our Tired Turns Into Tears
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