Parenting… why did I have such a confused outlook at it? Why did I know that so many people talked about how challenging it was but never really comprehended it? Even as a child I remember hearing passing remarks about the “joys of parenting”, the frustrations and the difficulties that seem to encircle it. If […]
A Self Examination
Hi friends, The past month has been extremely eye-opening. I have made wonderful memories with others, taken the time to examine my spiritual state, and made some important decisions regarding my future. Over the past few months, I have neglected to listen to some things that God has called me to do. As […]
What is My Purpose?
“What is my purpose?” That’s a question I hear a lot. And my answer is simple- your purpose is to let God use you to reach others. But, what does that look like? Well, in some ways, it looks different for everyone. It’s all about experimenting and seeing how you can use your passions and […]
Enough
Sometimes I face difficulties with meal times because I should stop eating when I feel I have had enough. In this life, I often struggle with the feeling that I will never be enough. Once upon a time, I ended a marriage when God whispered to me, “It’s time to leave, Child. That’s […]
4 Tips for Avoiding Temptation
Christians struggle with sin. Are you surprised? I’m not. The Bible even tells us that temptation is common to all people. “No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and He will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation, He will also provide the […]
Choose Forever
So my husband and I began our journey together almost 15 years ago. We were 14 & 15 years old, middle school sweethearts. Clearly, when we began dating, marriage was just a dream for us. I’m sure if we were both being honest we didn’t really know how our lives would look in the future. […]
Absolute Faith
Faith. It’s a common enough word. If you’ve been in church or in Christian circles at all, you’ve heard it thrown around plenty.. but what is it? No really, what is it? I know it’s good and I should have it but what is IT? Here’s what it is not. Faith is not a cliche. […]
Parenthood According to the Child
Hi friends, Sometimes, I realize I’m turning into my mother. I’d appreciate if you’d start praying for me now because she reads these. Nevertheless, it’s not always a bad thing. My mom is the strongest woman I know. She is hardworking, determined, and can’t be stopped by anything or anybody that gets […]