For the Woman Who Never Reads Her Bible Maybe by now you’ve realized by now I’m a big proponent of “quiet time.” Let me clarify: I do not mean the time when life is quiet in volume or when our hearts feel at perfect peace. What I’m talking about has little do with our circumstances and has everything to do with the state of our hearts. My life is crazy. Anyone who sees and looks in can see it. A…
How the Psalms Are a Place of Comfort The moment I realized I needed more than a sentiment was the time I laid in bed cried. The tears were literally soaking my pillow. The next morning massacre marked the white cotton. Good vibes, simple prayers, and love from those around me couldn’t solve the hopelessness I felt deep inside my soul. Have you ever felt this way? Overwhelmed with anxiety you literally struggled to breathe? Deep in the pit of…
Thank you God for this food, thank you for the boys at school and daddy at work. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Every day my youngest likes to pray for breakfast. In fact, he is insistent about prayer and is a little OCD about the process. Everyone must bow their heads and close their eyes. Everyone must be present at the table. We MUST end the prayer with “In Jesus name, Amen.” Although it is so adorable and sweet, I am…
When the tears are shed and you are laying in the dark, what do you say? What do you feel? How do you cope when the darkness persists? The other night I was lying in bed, overwhelmed with life, but really I was overwhelmed with my feelings and I had no idea why. Yes life can be stressful. But honestly I feel like my life has always had reasons to be stressful. I’ve never gone the “easy” route. My husband…