I’ve sat down at least six times over the past 2 months to finish writing this post. But the words are hard, and don’t flow. I have 3 succinct points, and they even rhyme: Trust, Obey, and Don’t Delay. If only it were that simple. Just trust God, do what He says, and do it […]
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4 Verses to pray over your home during the holidays
As we head into the holiday season, our thoughts often turn toward home–from traveling to visit family and friends faraway to preparing to welcome people into our homes. It’s also a season of grief as we recognize the people who won’t be joining us at home for the holidays, or those who have been displaced […]
6 Lessons from Cancer Everyone Should Learn
Two years ago, my husband Kedron had surgery to remove his thyroid and the surrounding cancer. We are so grateful that he continues to feel well and receives cancer-free reports. Last year, as Kedron reflected on the one-year anniversary of his surgery, he wrote about 6 lessons he’s learned. With his permission, I’m re-sharing it […]
10 Truths I Want My 10-Year-Old Daughter to Know
My daughter turned 10 this month. Stop. The. Clock. Just yesterday I bent over her bassinet, tears streaming down my face, watching her tiny body breathe deeply in sleep, while begging God for help. I felt so inadequate to be a mother. I couldn’t believe they let me bring her home from the hospital. A […]
Everyone Starts Like This
We took the kids ice skating for the first time this week. Despite my childhood visions of being the next Olympic skating champion, I’ve now been on ice skates a total of 3 times. We laced up our rented skates and hobbled to the outdoor rink. The sun was exceptionally bright for January. Some skaters […]
3 Ways to Get Your Gratitude Going {free printable}
Sometimes, I don’t feel like giving thanks in all things. Some things are hard and frightening, and I just want to worry about how it’s all going to work out and what I will do when it doesn’t. (Control problem? Why, yes!) Looking for something to be grateful for while facing cancer? Nope. While dealing […]