Some days you and I wake up filled with joy and praise comes easy. Some days life is hard and our praise is wrapped in cries and pleas. Today I want to talk about the other days. Those “run-of-the-mill” mundane days full of routine and normalcy. Days of dirty bathrooms, piles of laundry, and carpooling…
Welcome to week six of the Summer Sizzle Blog Hop Series. I have so loved sharing these amazing posts from faith-filled friends who encourage and bless me daily. This week I’m thrilled to introduce you to my friend, Lori Shumaker. I hardly know where to begin to tell you about Lori. I just love her…
Do you have anything in your life you’d do differently if you could get a do-over? I think everyone has lots of little things and maybe even a few big things they think . . . if only I had or if only I hadn’t. Yeah, me too. Of all the dos and don’ts, I…
Sometimes it’s easy to slow down, breathe, and get the rest you and I need but other times when life is stressful . . . I don’t know about you but I can get so caught up in the craziness that I forget to take the time I need to spend time with the Lord…
I can’t believe we’re starting the second half of the Summer Sizzle Blog Hop already! I hope you’re enjoying it as much as I am! This ladies are awesome and sharing their posts with you is just blessing my socks off! This week I want to introduce you to my dear friend, Marva from Sun…
Two weeks ago, when I told you all that I was taking a couple of weeks away . . . you were awesome, like always. I received so many encouraging comments telling me to get some good rest and enjoy my time off. Well… I did enjoy my time away, but it was anything but restful….
Even though things may slow down a bit in the summer it seems there are still plenty of things trying to distract me and pull me away from my time with the Lord. And I feel it! My heart craves HIM the Rock of my salvation! I need more of God! He is my shield…
Some days trust comes easy other days, not so much! When the road ahead looks smooth I will effortlessly follow where God leads me without hesitation but when it gets rough my steps slow as anxiety rises. I want my trust to be big enough to handle even the bumpiest days . . . trust that keeps its…
You and I grab our cleaning products to tackle physical dirt and grime in our homes but what about the burden of spiritual dust and cobwebs? Sometimes the weight of life takes our homes from safe sanctuary to stress-filled oppression. Is there anything we can do. There sure is… I’m thrilled to continue the Summer…
It’s week two of the Summer Sizzle Blog Hop Series! Yay!! And I’m so excited to share a post from one of my favorite people. Alison Tiemeyer is wise beyond her years. I’ve always loved reading her posts as she inspires me in both my faith and in blogging. Then I met her in person!…
I am so excited to kick off The Summer Sizzle Blog Hop Series with this post from my friend, Melanie Redd. Melanie is a prayer warrior, an inspiring speaker and writer, and one of my favorite people! She loves to laugh and even though I grew up in Michigan, she’s allowed me to declare myself her…
A photo, a smell, a melody . . . can trigger a memory and emotion. I’m an emotional Sanguine. So, my memories always come with an attached emotion. If fact, when Rev asks me if I remember an occasion, event, or travel experience my usual response is, “I don’t know, did I cry.” Happy tears….
You open your eyes and can’t believe it’s morning already. Yesterday was hard and you have a feeling today will be just as challenging… You feel overwhelmed, unable, and in need of help. So, you’re crying out asking God to give strength only He is able to give. 5 Verses to Pray When You Need…
Rev and I began decluttering our home in January. I bought Marie Kondo’s book – The Magic Art of Tidying Up and jumped right in… The summary says: The Magic Are of Tidying up gives detailed guidance for determining which items in your house “spark joy” (and which don’t), this international bestseller featuring Tokyo’s newest lifestyle…
Have you ever asked a group of five-year-olds to . . . raise their hands if they’ve ever sinned? I have. I had the privilege of teaching religion to my kindergarten class at a small Christian school. And not once have I had a child admit to sinning on the first ask. Now you might…
Do you ever lie awake at night thinking, I don’t know what to do? You have a decision to make, a problem to solve, or a path to pursue and you’ve prayed, oh how you’ve prayed but you don’t feel like God is giving you clear direction. You want to know God’s will! So, you…
What do you think about prosperity theology? Prosperity theology (sometimes referred to as the prosperity gospel, the health and wealth gospel, or the gospel of success) is a belief among some Christians, who hold that financial blessing and physical well-being are always the will of God for them, and that faith, positive speech, and donations…
When I’m struggling. When I don’t know what to do next. When I’m anxious about the path God is placing before me . . . I go to the Psalms. Because David penned words there that are raw and honest. It almost feels like I’m getting a peek at his personal journal. “Lord, I’m afraid….
Do you get nervous when you’re meeting someone new? It’s understandable because I believe we’ve all experienced times when we’ve been with women who are quick to compare, critique, judge and belittle. We want girlfriends, women who can relate to life from the feminine perspective and cheer us on along the way. I’ve always wanted a sister,…
Have you ever had one of those times when you look around and you’re sitting in the middle of something you know only God could do? That’s where I found myself last weekend. We’d only met in person 36 hours earlier although we’ve been online friends for almost a year and a half. Our ages span…
Recently one of my favorite young moms, I’ll call her Ann, called me to talk. She was struggling over a meltdown that had happened with her little one. The morning started like any other, except . . . she hadn’t slept well and an important work deadline had her in more of a hurry than…
