We vow not to let the hardships of life overtake us, but they do sometimes. Sometimes the darkness stretches out before us and over time, slowly it encompasses our thoughts and emotions and… everything. We determine not to let it affect our relationships. Rock our faith. Make us bitter. But eventually, we feel like we... Continue Reading →
It was a holiday weekend. My husband had taken an extra day off so we could enjoy some fun family time. I woke up early in the morning with a piercing headache and I begged God to make it go away so I wouldn’t put a dent in our weekend plans. I hate feeling like... Continue Reading →
The sun is shining brightly. It does not match my mood. The spring air is warm and inviting. I want to enjoy it. To grab a rake and start on yard work. To toss the ball with my son. To just lay under the clouds and watch them roll by. Other families are starting softball... Continue Reading →
As a worrier, I often struggle with feeling the need to control everything. But obviously I can’t. I have to trust the Lord to take care of all the things I can’t take care of. As someone who struggles with a few health issues, I often feel inadequate to meet the days tasks with a... Continue Reading →
I really should know better by now. But no matter how many times I do this, I see a second pink line and hope takes hold for a moment. All I can do is beg God. Please please please make this baby live. I rehearse Daniel 3:18. “The God I serve is able… and He... Continue Reading →
Some Bible verses on the subject of God being enough: “The young lions suffer want and hunger; but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.” Psalms 34:10 “When my soul was embittered, when I was pricked in heart, I was brutish and ignorant; I was like a beast toward you. Nevertheless, I am... Continue Reading →
A few days after I lost the twins, a friend came over to visit with me. She spent six hours at my kitchen table talking with me, and I thanked God many times she was able to be there. While we sat together, she shared a poem about waiting. It is by far the best... Continue Reading →
The other response the Holy Spirit brings about is faith or belief. What and Who we are believing in matters. The Bible says that even the demons believe [in God] and shudder, (James 2:19) and we know that they are not saved. The belief that God is real, Jesus came to earth, or even that... Continue Reading →
I’d like to expound on my last blog by making a list of tips for managing OCD. To reiterate: I am not a therapist and I do not profess to understand all aspects of OCD. I can’t guarantee any of my experiences will help you. But, in case anyone would find this helpful, I wanted... Continue Reading →
I think the biggest question I’ve had concerning OCD is “Does it pay to fight?”. I’ve often wondered - “If I go all out in ignoring my compulsions, how much would they quiet down?” I’ve long believed the secret to fighting OCD can be boiled down to simply ignoring it, but hypocritically I’ve been too... Continue Reading →
The Misplaced Mom 