Aug 9, 2024 | Anxiety, Encouragement, Faith, Faithful Living, God, God's Faithfulness, God's Love, Kids, Motherhood, Parenting, Peace
I woke up tired and grumpy. The kids have been bickering most of the morning as they’ve tried to bake cookies together. Did I mention it’s flooding rain? I’ve tried to change my outlook, getting busy with chores around the house, in an effort to create some positive...
Aug 18, 2023 | Anxiety, Brokenness, Encouragement, Failure, Faith, Faithful Living, Fear, Freedom, God, God's Love, Peace, Prayer
“Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened…” Come. Come—those who fear they’ve wandered too far. Come—those who are overwhelmed. Come—those whose past is filled with brokenness. Come—those who struggle with anxiety or depression. Come—those who feel as...
Aug 18, 2023 | Anxiety, Brokenness, Encouragement, Faith, Faithful Living, Fear, God, God's Love, Hope, Joy, Love, Prayer
God sees… the tears falling silently into your pillow. He sees you sitting at the kitchen table alone. He sees you looking into a closet, once full, one side now empty. He sees the loneliness you try to hide. He sees the heartache of being by yourself when there’s...
Apr 11, 2023 | Anxiety, Brokenness, Encouragement, Faith, God, Hope, Life Lessons, Prayer
I feel her complete trust by the way she sleeps here on me. Her weight, though slight, completely rests here in my arms. She is not worried. She is not afraid. She is not overwhelmed. She’s secure. She’s peaceful. She’s trusting. She’s content. She’s safe. As I sat...
Apr 2, 2023 | Anxiety, Brokenness, Encouragement, Faith, Fear, God, Gratitude, Hope, Light, Simple Things, Thankfulness
I wondered if I’d make it home before it rained as I strolled our baby as quickly as possible towards home. The dark clouds loomed heavy and foreboding, matching the heaviness in my heart. The world feels sad to me as one tragic news story is replaced by another...
Feb 6, 2023 | Anxiety, Brokenness, Encouragement, Faith, Fear, God, Hope, Life Lessons
My cup of water went tumbling, spilling its almost full contents all over the passenger-side floorboard. It had already been a morning and I was currently running late for my doctor’s appointment. Unable to stop at that moment, I glanced at the pool of water on...