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When It’s Hard to Wait
I dropped to my knees again with tears rolling down my face and no words to pray. I wanted to beg God to answer me, hear me, get back with me, or at least send me a sign so I would know He was hearing me. There was no sign, no miracle in the mailbox, no special verse that kept showing up, and no answer. Sometimes it’s hard to wait on God. I know He holds the power to do anything at anytime, but when things seem undone, physically impossible, or difficult to understand, I struggle to see beyond the
When It’s Hard to Trust
Sometimes it is hard to trust. You know that ultimately God is in control, but in the raw moments of the day it is hard to see His hand. You try to convince yourself that everything will turn out fine, but the truth is you really don’t know. As you try to press forward, your mind is consumed with the struggle at hand. You want to see beyond the trial and move ahead with a positive outlook, but your thoughts of what might be bombard your mind. It makes your heart beat a little faster and your stomach ache in
5 Steps to a Calm Christmas
The hustle and bustle is upon us. The December calendar is filled to the brim with Christmas pageants, programs, parties, and shopping. Crazy people everywhere are rushing here and there decking halls and singing fa-la-la-la-la. It makes me twitch a little. I love Christmas, but the pace seems to get crazier and crazier every year. I like the slow parts. I like to inhale and smell the comforting scent of cinnamon and apple spice. I like to sit by the Christmas tree and watch the ornaments glisten and dazzle. I like to gather around a table and enjoy laughter and
Finding Light in the Dark Places of Life
If you are visiting from Kelly’s blog, Purposeful Faith, I hope you will be encouraged today! I would love to hear from you! Leave me a comment and let me know your thoughts on Finding Light in the Dark Places of Life. There are moments in life when it feels like a dark cloud settles in making everything difficult to see. I want to see potential in myself and other people. I want to see dreams for my children and my family come true. I want to have vision and be able to imagine actually accomplishing the goals in my
Coping With Loss Through the Holidays
Losing a loved one is one of the hardest things many people ever walk through on this earth. When you lose someone that you love, there are no words to describe the loss. People try to put words to it by saying things like: I’m so sorry. I understand. Your loss is heaven’s gain. In time you will feel better. But I am learning more and more that time does not necessarily heal this type of loss. And the truth is no one can completely understand your grief because they aren’t you. Complete peace and restoration will only come on
Hope As Seasons Change
One by one I watch as the colorful leaves dance through the air. As the leaves rustle and sway down to the ground, I wonder about the journey each leaf has endured. I wonder about the new life they experienced in the spring or summer, and the heat, rain and storms they endured throughout the year. And now their life is seemingly complete. They will rest with a pile of other leaves that were once full of fresh new life and vibrant color. As I walk through the pile below my feet and hear the crunch of the dried brown
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