Spring is here, y’all. Regardless of the snow on the ground after being in the 80s last week, spring is here. There are a few signs of it: fat Robins wobbling around, squirrels frisking at the park. And the return of the geese. Geese and I have a dislike-indifference relationship. I dislike them. They are…
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“Know Better, Do Better” Except When I Don’t Want To: Words of Hope For People Like Me
Hey, Friends! I hope you had a blessed Christmas and New Year. I intended to write a post at the end of 2020, but for whatever reason (purely psychological) I just didn’t. So here we go: with two kids in school and two learning online, I write again. It feels nice to start with a…
Your Soul Isn’t Quarantined: Living Free From the Condemnation of “Not Enough”
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1 I’ve held off posting to the blog during COVID-19. I released one encouraging video on Instagram back at the beginning of this whole deal, but then remained pretty silent overall, only sharing personal stuff to my personal page. Because let’s…
Great Expectations: Remembering God’s Promise of Peace in a World of Trouble
“The verses that promise suffering are the ones that remind me that I have a God who knows what is going on with me. He knows what is up. And the best part is He doesn’t abandon us to it. He tells us to expect trouble in this life, but to expect peace in Him.”
A Lesson in Trust: How God’s Handiwork Looks a Lot Like Connecting the Dots
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His faithful love endures forever. Psalm 107:1 A little over one year ago, I spoke at a women’s retreat. The topic: Strength in the Struggle. I had absolutely no idea what the next year would bring. What a blessing that was. My health is tanking fast….
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