Thinking Beyond Our Pain

Joy—It’s easy to have joy when life is going our way, but when things go amiss, it can feel like we are grasping at the wind for it. Problems and pain are like a nagging splinter in your hand that seems to whisper to you every time your hand touches something. It...

Do I Really Have to Grow Up?

This blog is dedicated to my wonderful husband and his favorite shoes.  I love you babe! Several years ago, when I was pregnant with my daughter, my family decided to go on a camping trip to see some national parks.  We rented a little camper; strapped it to a truck...

Letting Peace Rule

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. – Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your heart. For peace to rule, we must “let it” rule. That means we have the choice to NOT let...

Today is Going to Be a Great Day

I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and...