Life is short and then you die. A hard truth, right? Our life is short and one day we will all die. No one is spared from an expiration date. Some are taken far too young for what we feel is right. And when that happens we question the goodness of God. If God is good then why does death steal our babies and toddlers? Why me? Why now? Why? I don't Continue Reading
When Home is Nothing But Chaos
(my daughter wondered why we bought such a dirty and neglected home, and sometimes I wonder too. But GOD) For those of you who don't know, we moved on December 17th and have been remodeling our "new to us" home ever since. It's been a long, slow, hard, tiring, and expensive process. Today we finally get a kitchen faucet with real running water. A Continue Reading
Truth for Uncertain Times
Change causes me to waver in my faith. Sure, I still believe in God, but sometimes I buy into fear instead. Like amnesia, I lose memories that matter. Where's my information recall when I need it? Change affect everyone of us. It's unavoidable and it can be scary. We will all walk through seasons of change throughout our lifetime. Life is Continue Reading
Freedom Is Worth Fighting For
Why is it that what I'm most passionate about goes out the window when I'm under pressure? For example, my freedom, I can have it one minute and lose it the next. All it takes is a little stress or a slight squeeze and I surrender to my old ways of self-pity, pride or hiding in shame. I don't stay there as long as I used to, but I Continue Reading
Give Me a Break
This summer I took our puppy for a two-mile walk around a lake along with hundreds of others to support a local fundraiser. At first Teddy was wild and energetic, but as the walk continued his pace slowed. He started panting and purposely sought out the shady areas. Who could blame him? It was hot out! When we came up to a plastic pool Continue Reading
In Every Season, Remember
No matter what you are going through in this season of your life. Remember: God is with you. God hears you. God sees you. God loves you. God will not fail you. God has your life covered. You are safe in His loving arms. So relax, breathe and live with passion today. No more waiting, live now. Go! Do. Just be. Why wait? Continue Reading