Twelve years ago I was a new mom, struggling to figure out what my purpose was in life again. I had spent the past six years prior believing I would teach and this would be my purpose. Now, as a new mom, I had two years under my belt as a teacher only to find myself a stay-at-home mom. What now? My dream in college had been to write. Majoring in English did really appeal to me. So I choose…
Sorrow and Joy: Close Companions in Life Almost four months ago I wrote this in my journal on January 22, 2020. There are mixed feelings today. Joy and Sorrow. We are moving into our house today! The Joy is to finally be settled. The joy of seeing the children happy and becoming more at peace. The sorrow is there too. That this move is real. We are not on vacation. We are making this our home. Home. A place to…
5 (More) Prayers to Pray Over Bible Study These are the days of upside down feelings. When we read about what is going on in the world I feel like my heart goes from worry to wonder. I see so much heartache and pain, but then I see the good, the beautiful, and praise God for His amazing provision. The emotional whiplash is hard on a soul, but isn’t this real life too? Joy and sorrow? Suffering and rejoicing? Hope…
ReNaming Our Loneliness My husband left me. I lost my job. I moved. My parent is sick and I have to care for them. My children need me. I’m been hurt by someone who said they were my friend. I’m not friendly enough. I’m too……..fat, dumb, skinny, boring….to have friends. I am sick and I can’t leave the house. I have no friends because I’m unlovable. I’ve been rejected too many times. I eat dinner alone every night. The house…