The Unexpected Invitation Melinda Patrick is the author of today’s guest post. “Mom, I love you and don’t like keeping secrets from you. I need to tell you something. I have a girlfriend.” These are heart-sinking words when they come from your daughter. In the short time it takes for your mind to begin to grasp the words before you, your world comes crumbling down. Life, as you know it, has immediately changed. Unexpected news has a way of revealing…
The Benevolent Paradox: Finding God’s Goodness in the Struggles Today’s guest post is by my good friend, Misty Phillip. Make sure to scroll to the bottom to check out how to support Misty! She hosts one of my favorite podcasts, “By His Grace.” Everyone will experience their share of tempestuous storms. We have to remember the Struggle is Real: But so is God. Life’s adversities often leave us perplexed and questioning. In these trying times, we can’t help but wonder,…
How to Show Up for Your Friends One of the most beautiful things about living this life of community is friendship. I’ll be the first to admit that friendships will ebb and flow and some will last and some will not. Those friendships that fall away, for whatever reason, are still beautiful. Even those friendships that were only there for a season are valuable and were there for us when we needed them. After moving again (2 times in 3…
Are you a new mom, feeling exhausted and unmotivated to read the Bible? Are you yearning for peace and joy amidst the chaos of daily life? In this blog post, I will share my personal journey from weariness to finding solace and transformation through reading the Bible. I will share my journey of rediscovering peace and joy and transforming through Bible reading. Discover five practical tips to help you get started on your own Bible reading journey and unlock the…