An Invitation to Rest
Am I heaping more expectations on myself than others even want? Well, besides my Bug, who does her best to tell me exactly what she wants, I think I need to let a lot slide.
“I can’t do it all!” as I collapsed on the couch.
“You’re not meant to – ‘I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it,'” Jesus invites us to live a better way.
From Doubt to Hope: God’s Love Restores
I fight daily battles to keep my hope, especially in my new home. I’m sensitive to cloudy days, sunny ones, dead grass, dirty cars, traffic. Whatever seems out of place irritates me when I’m feeling depleted. My soul seems to yearn for all things beautiful and at peace…
God’s loving presence calmed my fears and doubts. ‘You, too, will get through this, sweet girl. Trust I have you close to my heart… You will soon soar with hope!’ […]
Where to Find Hope and Dream Again
Little did I know how crucial hope would be in 2021.
It was my word for the year. “Psh, God, you know I have hope. I repeated Romans 15:13 so many times as I crunched around the mountain behind my house in 2020. What about something more fun? Powerful?”
But now I realize, without it – there is …no purpose or motivation […]
Lies I’ve Believed About Grace
I’ve believed some big lies lately about grace. Their seeds took root in my heart and sprouted shady leaves, casting doubt on the power, plan, and grace of God. Is his grace enough for this season of life?
Here are some lies I was letting bounce around my head like an annoying, loud pinball machine […]
3 Truths for Overcoming Stress and Anxiety
Guest Post by Becky Tibbetts: Who doesn’t need to overcome some stress and anxiety after this past year? 2020 was brutal for many families for various reasons, uniquely personal to how we are wired… While there will always be unknowns in life, we can rest assured of a few things that will restore or maintain our peace and comfort during uncertainty.
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What Everyone Gets Wrong About Discipline
Guest Post by Charlotte Winters: Discipline is not a fixed characteristic given to just some people. Have you ever met a disciplined baby? Or a seven-year-old? Exactly… The ones we think tend to be more disciplined have just had more practice […]
Finances for the Single Lady: 5 Ways we Self Sabotage our Financial Journey
Guest Post by Regina Novak: Whether you are single by choice, have lost a spouse, or have started over after a divorce, this question may be on your mind too. Can a single-income earner build the financial life they aspire to? […]
How to Walk out your Faith in Everyday Frustrations
The Lord taught me a few lessons recently about how to choose my attitude even when things are literally in a ditch. Today we are talking about walking out our faith in everyday frustrations and how to choose to trust God with the outcome. […]
Life from Dust: Hope for Disappointment
I have been broken down to dust – my hopes of restoration with my father, shattered. Ground down in a mill to produce the finest powder of disappointment. But I resist the grinding, the bruising, the breaking down to be put back together. My suffering was in the past, not now. Or so I hoped. […]
Get Unstuck: Stand up to Fear
Are you feeling stuck? Afraid to start? What’s holding you back? Do you have a dream or idea you’d love to try but you have too many fears and doubts to even get started? You’ve come to the right place, friend. Let’s work together to get you unstuck from […]