Jan 25, 2023 | For A Lonely Heart, Prayers
God, Sometimes we feel you. We feel your presence, and we feel connected to you. But God, at other times, we don’t. Some days we feel distant. Some days we long to hear from you but only silence seems to feel the space. Sometimes it seems as though our prayers don’t...
Jan 25, 2023 | For An Anxious Heart, Prayers
God, tonight we come asking for your help once more. We ask that you help us to lay down the worries of this day—all the ways we’ve fallen short. All the disappointments. All the frustrations. All the fears. Those things we continue to circle, wondering how best to...
Dec 22, 2022 | Anxiety, Christmas, Encouragement, Faith, Hope, Joy, Kids, Motherhood, Perfectionism
I don’t know about you, but for me the reality of the Christmas season doesn’t always look the way it does in movies, magazines, or even here on social media. Some days it’s hard to find my joy. Some days anxiety and worry weigh down my spirit. The world tells...
Dec 21, 2022 | Christmas, Encouragement, Faith, Faithful Living, Freedom, God, Hope, Joy, Perfectionism
Hope. Joy. Peace. The world tells us these should be ours this Christmas season, but it also tells us the way to have them is through things. Through people. Through holiday parties. Through decorations and perfect gifts. Watch any commercial, glance through any...
Dec 18, 2022 | Childhood, Christmas, Faith, Kids, Life Lessons, Perfectionism, Purposeful Living, Simple Things
A couple of weeks ago I asked the kids to write down which of our Christmas traditions mean the most to them. I was curious to know which of the things we do, do they truly enjoy. I was a little surprised but also glad that baking treats to share with neighbors and...