Jan 25, 2023 | For A Fearful Heart, Prayers
God, tonight we pray for the one who has received unexpected and difficult news. This news has left them feeling sad, uncertain, or disappointed. Perhaps they feel anxious or afraid. Maybe they even feel completely defeated, Father. But whatever the news and whatever...
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...
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 2, 2022 | Anxiety, Faith, God, Hope, Simple Things
I was reminded of something as I sat outside for a few minutes earlier this evening. No matter how many things change, no matter how many uncertainties there are, some things remain… The birds still sing their “good morning” songs. The thunder...
Apr 22, 2022 | Childhood, Church, Easter, Faith, Faithful Living, God, God's Love, Gratitude, Hope, Joy, Kids, Light, Motherhood, Parenting
I took a shower with [fake] snakes more than once last week. He often comes to the front door with a lizard or two he’s just caught riding on his shoulder or on top of his head. One of his favorite things to play with is dirt—adding a bit of water only makes it...