Is your value being challenged?
photo credit My value and worth had been challenged. “if this……or if you…that…” was said. My stomach was rolling, my heart beating fast. My head spinning, thinking “will I ever be good enough?” Yes. I already am…and so are you. Friends, it is not about how much laundry we do,
On wanting to be heard
She was in front of me chatting with the cashier. I was waiting for a refill. My kids were beginning to get restless, tired of waiting in line. I am thinking to myself that one drink refill was costing me a lot in sanity and time. Keeping it real: I looked
On What God has Planned
I remember clearly. I sat and read the email from dear friends that their sweet baby, their fourth, had spina bifida. They were living overseas…had given up everything…why? I wanted to crawl through the wireless line (is that image even possible?) and just sit with her. Pray silent words. Words
The End
photo credit My mom and I were having a conversation about challenges in life and how sometimes we feel we are at the end of our rope. Or that things cannot get any worse. But God. Reflecting on Easter, especially today, I think about the disciples and how in just
Our Desire for Community
photo credit I believe we are made with a desire for community-for friends, people that will love us unconditionally, and those that will see past who we are to what He is making us to be. The very thing that we desire the most though, comes at a great price.
Five Minute Fridays {Ache}
I’ve had several conversations and read several posts this week on community and how we can feel so alone. My heart aches when I read this. We all desire deep friendships, some one that understand without much (or any) explanation, and a discerning word. The world is getting smaller through
Restless
So blessed by this recently: I have been reminded that I am a better mom when I am in the Word. a better wife when I shine for Him. a better person when I rest in Him. What about you? What are you learning this week?
Five Minute Friday: Open
Open: Lord, I want to be open to what you have for me this year. New friends, new beginnings, change, old things. Restore to me the joy of my salvation, oh Lord. Open my eyes that I see where you want me to be, who You want me to minister
I want to be bright
I saw this flower in our driveway recently. and it got me thinking. I want to be bright like that! I want to show Jesus like that. I want to show His glory and beauty, and intricacy in everyday life like that. Easier said than done though. Laundry piles, kids