Darkness falls. Your body is weary, but your mind races in circles like a poor mouse stuck in a maze. The hours tick away and your body aches for a rest that never comes. Sleepless nights are tough. I’m writing this post in the wee hours of the morning, where most people are fast asleep, […]
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Have I told you about the one day I threw a wrench into an already messy family environment when I bid a fond farewell to the Catholic church and decided to continue following Jesus without a denomination? This news was bigger than Watergate in my household. My dear mom swore she could hear our ancestors
If you have been reading along these past few months, you know we have been dealing with the pain and despair that comes from infertility and a failed adoption. Thankfully, God is so faithful. I have been pouring myself into His word these days. Like obsessively, if you can actually become obsessive reading His word.
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Sometimes I do the most random, impulsive things. Like make a hair appointment “on a whim” to cut my hair or totally change my style or color. I don’t know about you, but those moments never seem to work out. I will complain for months that I want to let my hair grow out. Then
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Life is a bit funny, isn’t it? I mean, one minute you are 5 years old. Dreaming of the day you will be a big Hollywood actress, or a ballerina. Or maybe some totally kick butt rock star. And if that doesn’t work out, maybe a princess, space explorer, firefighter, race car driver, mountain climber
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Last week millions of people rushed to buy flowers, stuffed animals, candy, cards and diamonds to remind their spouse of their undying devotion. I wonder how many of those millions are still feeling the love this week? 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant
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I recently celebrated another year of marriage. Truth be told, they haven’t all been wonderful years, many have been difficult and long for both of us. Painful and heart-wrenching even. But we got through them together. Some with heartache and tears, others with joy and smiles. There were days, years maybe, for both of us,
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There’s typically a plan and a purpose to the daily chaos, right? We run around like a chicken with our head cut off most days of the week. Between errands, housework, cooking, work and other responsibilities, we’re beat by week’s end! When the weekend rolls around, it’s on to family commitments, church activities, social gatherings,
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