Category faith

Using What He Hates To Accomplish What He Loves

When nothing makes sense in life, people desperately grasp at straws for an explanation.    “Well, God never makes mistakes so this must be His perfect will.”  Have these heavy words ever dropped on you like a ton of bricks in…

Please, Mind the Gap

My husband and I recently took our daughter to Europe as a college graduation present.  We used London’s subway system, The Tube, to get everywhere we went.  Each time the doors got ready to open, a female voice sporting a…

Inconceivable

Losing Dalton has been brutal, no doubt about it. I didn’t get a choice. But if I had, I would’ve never willingly sacrificed him for the needs of others. In fact, I’ve spent much of the last (almost) 4 years…

My Comfort Is Dependent On My Cooperation

When my kids were little, part of my job as their mom was to comfort them when they were hurting.  Sometimes this was after a physical injury such as a bike accident or a sports injury on the basketball court…

When I’m Sinking

Recently we had a plumber install a new dishwasher in our house.  Because he is efficient , he brought a variety of tools with him to complete the job.  Without the proper tools for each step of the installation,  the…

Joy Isn’t a One-size Fits All

  When your heart has been broken or even crushed, it’s hard to think about surviving a joyous holiday season.  At  times, you may feel shamed by friends and family because you aren’t acting as joyful as they feel you…

To Be Continued……

  As a kid, I remember the excitement of going to an arcade to play games on special occasions such as birthdays or vacations.  The thrill of the game was captivating while it lasted, usually only for a few minutes. …

Letting God Turn Your Pain Into Purpose

 It’s tempting to avoid spending time processing painful emotions.  Most of us tend to steer clear of pain at all costs.  But when emotions go unprocessed,  they get shoved down where they lay bubbling, ready to ooze out at unexpected…