We hold hands and the sky is the limit for us. And I say that because I know. I know what it’s like to choose to lose trust. I know how high the stakes are when trust is shattered. And way back at the beginning we decided there would be no secrets. No holding back. Nothing […]
For When You Need to Know that God is Close to Your Broken Heart {And You are Not Alone}
Well, last Friday I didn’t have internet access because I was on an island in the Bahamas, enjoying the sunshine. And this week when I checked-in to read about last Friday’s Five-Minute-Friday-community, I just couldn’t resist joining in. It’s because I believe in the word she chose–a word I long to be true of this place. I […]
Sister in Bloom Launches Today!! {With a FREE gift for You!}
Have you ever felt all alone? Have you wondered if anyone else struggled too? Or became discouraged by all that weighed upon them? Have you longed for a place where you could come and be surrounded by others who desire to stand with you in your journey? Well, I must say, I have! And I […]
On Being Affectionate and Tender-hearted
The other day, I cared for one of the most difficult patients of my career. She was jaded and volatile, hot-tempered and reactionary. She had chosen to respond to the pain and hurt of her life by maintaining a drug habit and building a rigid wall around her heart—a wall that she made impenetrable to […]
Vivid Grace {Five Minute Friday}
Vivid: strikingly bright or intense, clearly perceptible. There was a time in my life where my view of God’s grace was dulled–blurred by my arrogance and pride. The problem was I thought I had it all together. Oh, I knew that technically I was a sinner because God’s word says everyone is, but I didn’t […]
Join us! Sisters in Bloom is Launching Today!
I have the incredible privilege of witnessing birth. And birth is hard. It is uncomfortable and painful, and labor just plain hurts, especially without that epidural! But the joy at a delivery is palpable. And what emerges from all that work, is life–new life with potential, hope, and new beginnings, all wrapped up in smooth pink skin. That new baby a representation of the hope and […]
Choosing to Awake to Joy
Most Fridays I join Lisa-Jo over at her site to write amidst a beautiful community. She gives a one-word writing prompt every Friday at midnight, and most of us wait with anticipation for what the word will be. When it is announced, we set the timer for 5 minutes, and we write without worrying if it […]
We Need our Roaring Lions
Roar. A lion roars. And I know all about lions. I am married to a lion. In fact, for some time I thought I was part lion, until I took the test again—the animal personality temperament test, by Gary Smalley and the more in-depth test, Leading with Your Strengths. Did I ever mention I am crazy about […]
Open {Trusting in ALL He Has in Store}
If you would have told me one year ago I would be homeschooling my children, blogging, and have like-minded social media friends who I met through Twitter, I would have never believed you. First of all, I thought homeschoolers were weird and out of touch. Second, I had no idea what a blog even was. And […]
May You Never Journey Alone {A Christmas Wish for You…}
It’s almost Christmas, and today I’m remembering back to June of 2010, when I began a journey … An experience that led me to read my Bible, memorize scripture, and pray every single day. It is something I knew I should have been doing the past 25 years of my Christian life, but for reasons no […]
