After a long day at work, he walked in through the kitchen door and with urgency came to me as I stood over the stove. He seemed to ignore my busyness and wrapped his arms around me. For a split second, I thought something had changed. Hope welled up inside me, but then in a […]
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Ways to Brave a Disappointing Marriage
Four Christian Dating Myths You Need to Forget About
Sitting with a friend a few years back, I shared I was going to give online dating a try. “But, you’re a Christian,” she said. “I thought Christian’s weren’t supposed to date online.” Afterward, I reflected on her well-meaning comment, and did a little research, and learned there are indeed a lot of Christian dating […]
Six Easy Ways that Will Free the Mary In You
I had a party the other night. There were cherished friends and family, good food, and lots of laughter. Great music and conversation filled my home. And if you know me, you know entertaining guests is my thing – my gift – but that night was different. It wasn’t as effortless or as joyful. Instead […]
Freedom from the Past When You Ditch the Mask
I sat at the computer; my eyes fixed on the screen. The words I’d written stared back at me with such stark reality my heart began to race. As my fingers lie motionless on the keyboard I pondered the outcome. Do I really want to do this? What if someone I know sees this? Should […]
Are You Sure These Rules Really Apply to Me?
Are You Sure These Rules Really Apply to Me? I don’t purposely think about breaking rules, but one day I was driving on a lonely two-lane stretch across the middle of the state of Florida. It had been a tough week and I was more than tired. Stuck behind a semi tractor-trailer traveling at a […]
Have You Ever Been Frustrated With God?
I anxiously paced back and forth; my gaze fixed on the driveway. Finally, her car slipped into view and it seemed like my heart skipped a few beats. Once inside the safety of our home, she fell into my arms and let pieces of her heart tumble onto the kitchen floor.
When We Struggle to Love OTHERS
What does having a heart for others look like? That was the burden of my heart. Here I unveil what having a heart for others is and how I discovered it. My one-word struggle with OTHERS was real. I had high hopes of a year-long love affair with serving OTHERS. Of morphing into some wonderful new […]
Who Do You Say I Am?
One evening as I settle into my comfy chair for some alone time with God, my grace-given wild imagination conjures up Jesus sitting in a chair right next to me. I close my eyes and reach for Him. Truly, I can almost feel His hand grasping mine. I wrap my fingers tight around His, eager […]
The Truth About Why We Crave Perfection
The Truth About Why We Crave Perfection Have you ever wondered why we seem to crave perfection in this life? No matter how much we accomplish it’s never quite perfect enough. The truth about why we crave perfection can be traced to our Creator. We were made to crave perfection because we were created perfect, […]
How to Pause to God’s Pace
How to Slow Down to God’s Pace As long as I can remember, I’ve been a busy girl. A doer. In the race between the tortoise and the hare, I’m definitely the hare. To run at any other pace than full-speed-ahead was tough, even stressful. Relaxing and doing nothing felt like I was doing something […]
Wedding Day Chat With My Younger Self
Wedding Day Chat With My Younger Self If you are visiting from For Every Mom, Welcome! A couple of weeks ago I watched my daughter walk down a flower-edged aisle dressed in crystal beads and lace. With her final step, she let go of her father’s steady arm and locked eyes with the man who […]
How Time Alone in the Desert Impacts Our Faith
How Time Alone in the Desert Impacts Our Faith I barely made it through the front door. The tears welling up on the drive from work began to slide down my cheeks the moment I crossed the threshold and closed the door behind me.
How to Keep from Spiraling Out of Control
How to Keep from Spiraling Out of Control We’ve all been there. In “that situation”. The one that leaves our head hanging a bit low and takes the spring out of our step.
Father’s Day Hope for Daddyless Daughters
Father’s Day Hope for Daddyless Daughters Father’s Day is upon us and sometimes that’s not the best day for daddyless daughters.
Journey to Him Accepts the Liebster Award
Journey to Him Accepts the Liebster Award My eyes shot open in shock and awe. I kept reading. Award … Blogging award … Blogging award for me! What? Me? I’ve only been blogging for a month and a half! There are blogging awards?
Forget Resolutions – Find Your One Word Game Changer
Forget Resolutions – Find Your One Word Game Changer We’ve all done it. At one time or another, usually around this time of year, we decide to change some things in our life. And we’re serious about it. So serious that we commit it to paper. We make lists or even step-by-step plans. In addition, […]
Help When You’re Overwhelmed and Under-Wowed
He awkwardly settled into my office chair and gave me “that look”. That look that speaks volumes without words. That look that said, You’re probably not going to like what I’m about to say. He was right. I didn’t like it.
When You Need to Take a Leap of Faith
I dipped my toe into unfamiliar waters. The newness was warm and inviting. But after a short period of time, fear slithered in. Afraid to dip deeper, I pulled back. Back to safety. Back to the comfort of familiarity.
How to Have a Satisfied Heart in the Wait
Oops, I did it again. Like a stealth bomber, I zeroed in on his hand undetected. Specifically, his left hand. And there it was …
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