Times of Painful Mercy
Sometimes God says no to our most earnest requests. We plead, we bargain, we pour out our hearts’ deepest…
Bringing Sunshine to Others
“But may all who love [God] be like the sun when it rises in its strength.”…
Not Immune to the Enemy’s Schemes
*I wrote this post over a decade ago and am so grateful I’m not struggling in…
Allowing Need to Birth Bravery
I remember one late February several years ago when I noticed our neighborhood cardinals needed an…
The Thaw God Brings
“He spreads the snow like wool and scatters the frost like ashes. He hurls down his…
2025 Theme Word: Trust
What does starting a new year mean for you? For me, it means it’s time to…
Wedding Planning Help Plus Holiday Blogging Break
Mother of the Bride, with December here and Christmas inching ever closer, I’ve decided to take…
Unexpected Opportunities: Seize the Moment
Unexpected opportunities can sure mess with our schedules. A moment packed with potential presents itself, and we’re…
A Special Touch: The Kiss of God
Special touches from God—those moments that fill and warm the heart. Those moments when we feel his…
The Power of An Encouraging Word
We all go through them. Periods of discouragement. A day, a week , a month when we…
When Jesus Touches Our Lives We Are Changed
Think back today to the years when Jesus walked the earth. When he interacted face to face…
God Can Make Our Accidents and Mistakes Shine
Sometimes I capture my best photos by accident. I didn’t even realize I caught the cardinal…
Let’s Be Wildflowers
Wildflowers make the world a better place, don’t they? They make a difference on this earth…
Balance Acrostic: 2024 Theme Word Refresher
**I will be taking a blogging break until mid-August. See you back here then! A few…
Wedding Planning Help During Summer Blogging Break
Mother of the Bride, I’m taking a blogging break until mid-August, but never fear—I will not…
Handling the Ache of Empty Arms
Don’t you love how we can express ourselves in different ways? For some, their chosen avenue…
Healed by God’s Word
“He sent out his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave.” Psalm 107:20…
God Hasn’t Forgotten You
Long term trials have a way of wearing us down—in more ways than one. Whether it’s…