“The Only Child”
I have the privilege of being my parents’ only child. Spoiled. Yes, probably. I grew
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Hope Brings Spring When We Face Difficult Seasons in Life
Winter
I sat in a women’s Bible study with fresh tears and a weary heart on a winter day
What Do Life’s Storms Reveal about Your Roots?
Crumbling Roots
The tree that smashed my car windows, leaving several deep indents, came down this weekend.
The tree
Oceans of Grace
The human me is prone to complaining, controlling, and criticizing. An unmasked, ugly human inside…the me that I try to forget and hide behind a smile, nice clothes, and good manners.
When God Says “No”
When I don’t get want I want, what will I do? We can all think of a time when God said, “No,” to something we wanted. My trust runs thin in those moments, and I want to shout, “You don’t love me!” to the heavens.
He is Always Enough
When we come up short in life…when we feel tired…when there’s too much conflict…too much loss…too much work…He is there. And where He is, there is always enough.
How Does Faith Survive Suffering?
Living daily with suffering is like walking a tight rope or standing on the edge of cliff. The desire to jump into the self pity and let the pain engulf hope is strong.
Can I Trust God When I Feel Ripped Off?
“I want to speak with your manager,” I said a little too loudly as I stood in the
He Fights for You
“Mommy, will you check under my bed? And in my closet?” I loved this nightly ritual when
Growing in Hard Places
I dedicate this blog post to women (and men) who are growing in hard places. I know