Last week Scott was buried in schoolwork and was feeling overwhelmed and a bit frustrated. It was a sunny day, and we were all enjoying the nice weather. Well, everyone except him. He went from doing yard work to writing papers and he didn’t seem very happy about it. He was trying his best…
“Rejoice always! Pray constantly. Give thanks in everything, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” —1 Thess. 5:16-18 Reading this passage, along with the rest of Paul’s writings, I find myself astonished. I’m supposed to rejoice always—not just when life is happy and enjoyable. Of course it’s easy to rejoice in the…
Social media is a two-edged sword It provides ways to connect to others, and is a great way to share information. It also can be a harsh voice that shouts out comparisons and negative messages that make you feel as if you are missing out. We have all fallen into the trap of comparing our…
A good marriage is . . . A good marriage is made of equal respect And the ability to communicate You have to be able to talk to each other You have to be able to relate You have to show each other every day How much in love you are It takes two people…
I am thankful that God’s grace outreaches my ability to completely mess things up. I lived the first couple of decades of my marriage trying to please God, and earn acceptance so I felt worthy. Instead of living under grace and assurance, immersed in the knowledge that I am loved regardless of my performance, I…
Life gets busy, and commitments get in the way of spending quality time with your husband. Sometimes Kyle and I can’t even believe it when the week is over—time flies when you’re busy. This busyness can drive a wedge between us. We end up feeling distanced, stressed, and irritable. This past weekend Kyle and I…
Kyle and I are coming up on our first anniversary this week. When we got married, I knew that we were embarking on a wonderful, challenging, and rewarding journey, but I honestly had no idea what to expect. I’ve learned a lot this year; mostly the hard way. Here are the three most important lessons…
I make a lot of decisions based on fear I tend to avoid things I am afraid of. This week I decided to face a long-time fear and send it packing. I feel pretty great about it and hope it turns into a new hobby for me and my family. It’s good to expand our…
I think we all struggle with fear. It’s usually irrational, and whispers all sorts of things in your ear. It can leave your knees knocking and your heart racing. I have fought against this for years, and sometimes I feel like I can’t stand against it for another second. I avoid listening to the news,…
When we go through hard times, we learn. We learn a lot. We are going to mess up. We are going to fall short. Missing the mark will happen countless times. It is important to remember, when we are in Christ, we are fully accepted and loved. When you feel like there is no way…