Can’t sleep? Many of us go through seasons in our lives when sleep is elusive. Whether we are busy with a new baby, a case of heartburn, or a mind that won’t turn off, we just want to find that one strategy that will let us fall (or fall back) asleep! During one such recent …
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“I don’t like your hair,” the older woman told me while we were standing in church before the service started. I did not know how to respond! A friend stepped in and said, “I think it looks great,” and gave me a supportive glance. I was bewildered when she told me the same thing next …
“The straw that broke the camel’s back?” It’s a silly phrase, meaning that a small thing caused a large reaction. To be honest, in the past, it sounded more like an excuse than anything else. Yet I remember a day early on in the pandemic where unloading the dishwasher was that very straw. I had …
Bad news. Disappointments. Unmet expectations. It can be difficult to deal with these occasionally. But then there are stretches when these struggles seem to arrive on a daily basis. It is understandable that we try to cope our way through these times, right? Getting a break from our challenges can be helpful. But it is …
Trying to grow in my prayer life, I’ve found some prayer resources that have been encouraging, and I would love to share them with you. (Most of these links are affiliate links when available and I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.) Books about Prayer I love books from the …
How hard is it for you to make decisions? Do you feel confident in your decision once you’ve made it? Whether having to make a choice makes you run for cover, or you thrive on making difficult decisions, asking yourself a few questions beforehand can give you some insight to make the right decision for …
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What weighs heavy on you today? It could be: A heavy burden you don’t feel capable to carry, A worry you have had for ages has been realized, A loss you hadn’t expected. Friend, please know that God is there for you. You might not feel His presence, but the God who knows the number …
In Case of Emergency: Bible Verses for When Life is Falling Apart Read More »
Over the summer, the temperatures around here easily pass 110 more than a handful of days. In this desert, drinking the right amount of water, staying out of the sun during the hottest parts of the day, and wearing the right types of sun protection can make or break you for the day. Without preparation, …
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A toddler in a child carrier on my back and a pregnant belly in front of me. That’s how I brought in the early years of this century. I was young and determined to get things done, so I would carry these precious lives on me and do what I needed to do. It was …
It’s back to school time! Some people have children or grandchildren who have already started; others are waiting for their student to begin. It’s easy to worry right now. Take some time to pray. As Philippians 4:6 NLT says, “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him …