It took me a long to time to come to grips with this simple logic in my marriage. It probably took over ten years if I'm being honest. Early in our marriage, especially after having kids, two kids in diapers to be exact. I found myself bitter and resentful at times. I was working full… Continue reading Sometimes, You Just Need to Ask
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Throw Out Your Scarlet Rope
I sat on my couch that October morning, pleading with God as to why He saw fit for us to take on this calling. I had also just started reading the book of Joshua. As a little girl, the story of Rahab was told to me numerous times. However, that day, her story took on… Continue reading Throw Out Your Scarlet Rope
Finding Your Way Through Feelings of Defeat
I found myself feeling completely defeated day in and day out over a situation I gave God a big fat "yes" to take on. I was determined from the beginning to make it work. I would get up each day, put my fresh foot forward. I'd fake the smile and push the positive attitude as… Continue reading Finding Your Way Through Feelings of Defeat
Ending This Year With a Season of Thanksgiving
I know, I know, Thanksgiving was a month ago. However, as I reflect back on 2019 as I have been trying to do over the last few days, a heart of Thanksgiving is my biggest takeaway. Being thankful is something I've always struggled with. I'm a pessimist by design so the glass is always half… Continue reading Ending This Year With a Season of Thanksgiving
Dropping the Weight of Mom Fear – Realizing I Am Powerless
I came across this random photo months ago. Maybe even a year ago. I saved the photo because of what popped in my mind at first glance. I first thought, "That woman is crazy to think her "mom arm" is going to keep that kid from falling to her death." AND "Who in their right… Continue reading Dropping the Weight of Mom Fear – Realizing I Am Powerless
Regardless Of What It Looks Like, Our Mission Is All The Same
Jesus never changes. I think we all can agree to that, right? However, what He will change is how we go about our mission or what we also call "The Great Commission." He has pulled the rug right out from under me in regards to what I thought my mission for Him was. Our Mission… Continue reading Regardless Of What It Looks Like, Our Mission Is All The Same
They’re ALL Hiding Something
My master bathroom is super small. Of all the things I could change about my house, that would be the first thing. However, right now, it's not in the budget. So, when Travis is getting ready as he was this particular Sunday morning, I resorted to another room to blow dry my hair. We have… Continue reading They’re ALL Hiding Something
Stop It with the Pity Party
Life can suck. Yep, I said it. It can throw you curve balls, fast balls, and even hit you if the face at times. I am in a place in my life currently that I truly never thought I would be. I know it's all God's plan. I do not doubt His plan. However, it's… Continue reading Stop It with the Pity Party
Finding Joy on the Struggle Bus – People
Over the last two weeks we have discussed our schedule and our mind pertaining to how those things effect our joy. Today, we are going to discuss what probably was the one with the highest ranking on my Facebook poll....People. People can undoubtedly steal our joy. How we handle people is crucial in our christian… Continue reading Finding Joy on the Struggle Bus – People
Finding Joy on the Struggle Bus- Your Mind
Comparison and perfectionism were both two of the main front runners in my poll I took regarding what struggles steal your joy. Being someone that has struggled and does struggle with both of these things, I quickly realized that this is an issue of the mind. So we are going to tackle our mind today.… Continue reading Finding Joy on the Struggle Bus- Your Mind
