You know the seasons of life where you’re waiting on God and you balance between peace and worry? Some days it’s hard to tell our hearts what to believe. So here’s a “cheat sheet” with exactly what we can cling to when we wait. We Cling to God’s Character. God is forgiving, and abounding in... Continue Reading →
I feel like I have spent a good part of my Christian life waiting on God. That’s not a bad thing, but it can be a hard thing. As we navigate life (hopefully through the lens of God’s Word) sometimes it seems we’re moving, but never gaining any ground. I think that’s when we start... Continue Reading →
Which is more - the gratitude conjured up by a man’s strength when “grain and wine abound” , or a thankful heart harvested by the Holy Spirit when life isn’t easy? I have had both joy and pain over the holidays. I have celebrated thanksgiving as a freshly engaged and extremely excited-for-the-future teenager. I have... Continue Reading →
“Just keep praying.” That’s what my husband said to me when I voiced my worries again. It both amused and annoyed me. The fleshly part of me wanted him to offer some kind of band aid fix… you know, just the right words to, at least temporarily, soothe my concerns. He had done just that... Continue Reading →
Having another baby had been on my heart for awhile, but my husband and I were still praying about it. We felt like, at least up to this point, God had said “wait”. When we arrived at the doctor for Seth’s 18month check, it was not his regular nurse who took us back to the... Continue Reading →
The Misplaced Mom 