We who know how things were supposed to be have the most reason to grieve over and in the world we live in. We know that unlike what others may say, this isn't how things always have been. We know from the depths of our souls this is not how it was meant to be.
To Keep Me From Becoming Conceited: A Thought Experiment
Sometimes, God guards us from ourselves through our weaknesses. The very thorns we pray for God to remove may be God’s grace to us, for the sake of our souls. God only knows who we would be not only apart from the saving grace of God, but for these gracious trials from God.
You Don’t Become Superwoman Overnight
We are still young parents and far from being out of the woods, but even in the last six years I’ve noticed one important theme as a homemaker and parent— God grows our capacity over time.
Looking Unto Jesus
Sometimes, it isn't until we find ourselves despairing, doubtful and discouraged that we trace back our struggles to trying to find hope in ourselves and our own faith or spirituality. And sometimes, we need to hear someone articulate for us the difference between hoping in Christ and hoping in self to make that connection.
We Quickly Fly Away, But…
That day I got mad at a flower.