This morning I went to work full of confidence and full of hope
Sometimes we are convinced to give up on people or situations that have not changed for many years. I recently heard a story about a woman who was struggling for […]
She is perfectly flawed
Her ways seem flawed to those who don’t know her. Here comes judgement, gerunds tearing her down. Her bones skinned bare, her scars now visible. That translucent skin evaporating amidst […]
So today I choose
God is a promise keeping God. He is ever faithful. When we are going through the hard times, it’s difficult though to see that anything could be good. I wish […]
Passionate Love Affair
My first Valentines date was completely special. It wasn’t extravagant or fancy. We had drinks and appetizers. He ordered his Stella and I ordered my mojito and in case you […]
Nothing short of the goodness of God
I easily forget the goodness of God. I easily forget his faithfulness and how he provides. I get so wrapped up in worry that when I really need to remember, […]
Learning to say no
I am the worst person to write about “learning to say no”. I am a “yes girl” and if you know me, oh you know. I am not sure why […]
The wall between us
Some days are tough. They are more than we bargained for and it takes every ounce of energy to get even the simplest task done. The truth is, depression hurts. […]
Alone isn’t lonely
There is a misconception that those who are alone are lonely. What I have come to learn is that alone and lonely are two different things. You can be surrounded […]
Go where your heart takes you
Go where your heart takes you, you will find great joys beyond those doors. Take courage. Even I am afraid. I know if I don’t go I’ll always wonder what […]
Hate is too great a burden
How do you love your enemies? The people that wrong you and intentionally try to hurt you? The ones that hold a grudge against you for no reason? How do […]
Did I break the Sabbath
Growing up I probably made it to church every Sunday. But as soon as I turned 18 and started working a full time job and attending college full time, my […]
When the holidays are hard and rejoicing seems nearly impossible
I love the holidays! They help me get through the cold winter months. Somehow the holiday music and lights spread cheer among everyone. There seems to be so much to […]
The Advice of Christians
Christians can sometimes offer the best advice because their advice is for the most part is biblical. It was around this time last year, I was sitting around with a […]
In pursuit of
It doesn’t matter how long it takes us to get to where we want to be as long as we keep pushing to get there. Whatever goals we set for […]
New beginnings
No matter what yesterday looked like, you can rest in the knowledge of knowing today is a brand new day. And it has no mistakes in it. We each get […]
Bloom where you are
I have often wondered why God has positioned me in certain places and situations. There are times I feel frustrated with where I am at, other times I cannot seem […]
