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Category: Faith

  • Me and My Stuff at His Feet

    A few years ago I gave my testimony at church and sang the Casting Crown’s song, “At His Feet.” It fit so well with where God had brought me. He had brought me to a good place. But I’ve stepped away from that place many times carrying what I should have laid at His feet.…

  • Do You Really Want to be Where I Am?

    “I wish I could get to where you are…I still feel so hopeless, sad, or angry.” Whenever I hear that I want to say, “Trust me, you DO NOT want to be where I am!” I struggle a lot with things. I have moments where I feel like disaster is imminent…where I can’t possibly do…

  • Do You Feel Loved?

    Today I feel loved. Lately it’s been difficult to grasp that I’m lovable…that anyone could really and truly love me. And yes I know that God loves me…perfectly, relentlessly, beautifully, unconditionally, and passionately…all the ways I want to be loved. But I guess after my husband left, I’ve wanted someone to love me – to…

  • Surviving the Storm with Some Sanity

    Surving the Storm with my Sanity God keeps reminding me that He is the answer.  That living without Him and time in His Word, just doesn’t work well.  I forget that His yoke is easy and His burden is light…my yoke is heavy and crushing at times. Even if you can’t handle your life,  I pray…

  • Am I a minute from angry? Or a minute from peace?

    “Momma! Look there’s a tea with the word Relax on it! You should get that!” “Yes. Yes I should!” I replied. And although the tea is very yummy and I’ve had several glasses, it has not helped me relax…or I’m just too stressed for words or tea or anything… I hate being stressed. I can…

  • Wading Into the Waves Holding My Savior’s Hand

    Wading Into the Waves Holding My Savior’s Hand Just saw that my newest blog is up at MomLifeToday.  I hope you enjoy it. I’d also like to ask for prayer as I begin a new book proposal!  Working on Chapter 1…draft number 1,365,279…just kidding, it just feels that way! I’m so excited about the idea…

  • Affluenza Vaccinations Needed

    Affluenza Vaccinations Needed The other day I posted this blog to Fredericksburg Parent Magazine.  It’s a constant struggle to teach my children about what’s truly valuable in life! Hope you enjoy!

  • Snoozing Times Four

    Today I pushed snooze 4 times and then took a 2 hour nap in the afternoon.  I woke with a throbbing headache.  Not a stellar day… On top of that I’ve been trying to give up my coca-cola addiction and I completely fell off the bandwagon.  Ugh.  Although I do have to say, I completely…

  • Prayers Post

    Bedtime Prayers…Anytime! Thank you so much for all YOUR prayers!  I’ve been blessed by all your sweet encouraging words and prayers as my family deals with my Dad’s failing health!  God has been so very gracious and kind to us all!  It’s very difficult but His faithfulness abounds!  Thank you again! I hope you enjoy…

  • hospice, hope and healing

    “Momma, I don’t want grandpa to die, but I know he will feel so much better in heaven.” My sweet 12 year old son uttered those words as we sat in an Urgent Care waiting to see the doctor for the two of us, and while my father lay in a hospital bed waiting for…