Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Philippians 4:4 Why is it that blessings are often overshadowed by disappointment? You can look at a field full of flowers but instead feel sour thinking of what didn’t transpire. … Continue reading
Moms are the most underpaid, under acknowledged, under revered bunch. Not only do we grow humans from within our bodies, we grow them in our hearts. Children, whether natural or adopted, are extensions of ourselves. We ache when they cry. … Continue reading
Is it hard to trust God when things look dark? When life seems to be hanging by a thread, and you cannot do a darn thing about it, is it harder to trust Him? Although you could argue, what else … Continue reading
Ready for a bombshell? Mind blowing reality check? People are not perfect. Shocker? People will fail you. Regularly. No, really? We often become disappointed in people. Could even say all the time. It’s almost like we expect them to be … Continue reading
Are you affected by poison? I know we never knowingly ingest the stuff. I’m talking about subtle poison. Toxic people. Toxic situations. Lies from the pit. Poison like that is all around us. It infects us frankly easier than literally … Continue reading
When you are horribly disappointed at something in life… When there is not a thing you can do about it… What then? What is your response? Wallow in self pity, relishing the mood of despair hanging over your head? While … Continue reading
Really? Yep, it’s ok. Sadness is an emotion. Just like happiness or anger or irritation. Jesus was sad. He was grieved for his people. Do you think He was filled with joy in the Garden of Gethsemane before He was … Continue reading
Lord, You are my God; I will exhale You and praise Your name, for in perfect faithfulness You have done wonderful things, things planned long ago. Isaiah 25:1 God is a good, good Father. Love that song. Except something in … Continue reading
(This guest post is my sweet daughter Linnea’s senior legacy paper) When thinking about how to sum up what I’ve learned in high school, I struggle to find the words. There’s so much I’ve learned. Really, there are like ten … Continue reading
Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil. Psalm 37:8 Is it OK to be angry? Yes. Is it OK to be upset? Yep. Is it OK to be full of anger? No. Is … Continue reading
I will give thanks to you, O Lord, my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name forever. Psalm 86:12 It’s easy to thank God when times are good. When life is smooth, it’s easy to raise … Continue reading
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 1:2 By definition, it’s unearned. Undeserved. But it’s what we all need. Desperately. It’s a blanket of peace that touches our soul. Where would … Continue reading
Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Psalm 62:8 Disappointment is real, isn’t it? Life isn’t always a bed of roses. Heck, roses have thorns, but they … Continue reading
For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from Him. Psalm 62:5 Why is it that little things can send us crashing to the floor in utter despair? If we are so dependent on God, … Continue reading
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