Finding Joy and Contentment in the Ordinary
This may or may not be a soapbox blog. But I assure you, I have Bible to back this one up. However, lately I have been shocked with the amount of blunt and downright insensitive words written by people on social media. Whether it is Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or some other venue, people as a… Continue reading Shhhhh…
"Things are not always as they seem." As time continues forward, this maze of grief keeps getting more and more complicated. I thought, in the beginning of this journey, my struggles would be the most obvious and the most difficult. However, I am learning that even the very menial of tasks requires greater effort for… Continue reading Strong
"I can't handle the level of creep that we are expected to deal with when we just want cheap groceries. I already have to bag it myself." These were the hilarious, yet true words spoken by a friend when I shared with her my harrowing tale (OK, perhaps a bit of an exaggeration) of my… Continue reading When Shopping Goes Wrong
A few nights ago, I had a dream. Like most dreams, it was strange, weaving in and out of scenes, switching characters and faces, but a ringing theme throughout the whole story-telling. I was a child. I was about the age of 9 and my body was riddled with cancer. I was tired. Tired of… Continue reading Carrying the Pebbles
Just this morning, as I talked with a mom who was aching in her heart and soul over a relationship struggle with her child, I said, "If Hallmark only knew what trouble they are really giving so many women, they'd feel sorry." Mother's Day brings up a smorgasbord of emotions for so many people. A… Continue reading Mother’s Day
I was recently asked to speak at a bridal shower for a friend that will be getting married this summer. I laughed at the thought of me giving any sort of advice since it feels like I got married yesterday. But as I thought on it, I realized I had two reasons I could offer… Continue reading K.I.S.S.
A family has lost a father. A wife has lost a husband. A church has lost a leader. A friend has lost a confidant. A world has lost a beautiful soul. Yesterday, a dear church family, close to our heart, lost their Pastor to an unexpected heart attack. When we heard the news, our hearts… Continue reading Fresh loss
On Sunday night at church, I sang a solo. I am not one to do this on a normal basis. In fact, not until we moved here in Virginia, have I really been involved in music ministry since I was a teen. I loved it back then. As teens, we had a blast getting together,… Continue reading My Messy Melody
They are taped along my fireplace mantel, smiling down on us near the tree. The variety is amazing. Some show new life brought this past year. Some share smiles from vacations that were enjoyed. Others proclaim the birth of Christ through scripture and encouraging words. All the Christmas cards that hang in my living room… Continue reading The Christmas Card
So a new friend of mine recently had a baby shower. She is expecting her first and to say there is excitement in the family would a huge understatement. They've dreamed, planned, and chattered about their newest arrival and it is so easy to get swept up in all the thrill and warmth going around.… Continue reading To The Soon To Be Mommy
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