How Do We Carry Our Crosses?
When we think about carrying our crosses, it can feel daunting. It’s easy to slip into a complaining mindset, especially when life throws unexpected curveballs. Trust me, I’ve been there. But here’s the thing — complaining doesn’t lighten the load; it only keeps us focused on the weight of the cross. So, is the way…
God Gives Us Choices
I absolutely know that God had a hand in my existence. I know He had a purpose in mind for my life. I know He is even in the details and in my story. The Bible teaches us that God has a plan and purpose for all of our lives, but it isn’t automatic. We…
Bad Friday or Good Friday?
You know how it feels. You, or someone you love is hurting so much. No one else could possibly understand this pain. You think “Can this be real? Am I dreaming?” Maybe your closest friend or family member just passed away, and everywhere you look, people are just fine. They’re laughing. They’re carefree. They’re going…
The Secret Sauce
I missed sharing about the Holy Trinity on Sunday — the day of focus toward gratitude to God for giving us the “Three-in-One”. It boggles my finite mind to consider it. I’ll speak to this wonder after I tell you about another “holy trinity” that I found out about when a guest chef came to…
Only One Perfect One
I’m still faithful to my “One Year Bible” daily readings. I’ll admit I might miss a day or two, but I’ll catch up and get back on track as soon as I can. I don’t say that to impress you, but it does impress me because I am getting so much out of these readings.…
Replacing Fear with Trust
Though I was a young, vulnerable mom, I still considered myself a strong woman of faith. But, it was still so difficult to see my baby girl and my baby boy suffer. I’ve heard it said that “It’s harder on the mom to watch her child suffer than the child suffering.” I don’t believe it…
God Fills the Shoes of the Best Friend Ever
A week ago, I blogged about how important friends are to our well-being. Then, after being in a room of people that I didn’t know and feeling rather lonely amidst those who knew each other and were carrying on conversation and laughing, I gave that blog a second thought. Now I realize there may be…