Rushing to See the Real Truth

Rushing to See the Real Truth

There is something about autumn that welcomes in a breeze of calm to me. Maybe it’s simply watching the leaves slowly change colors. As much as I want to stay in the calm, life can cause me to brush it aside. My mind tends to want to rush to Christmas time and all the festivities. […]

What is the Best for Me?

What is the Best for Me?

Ever wonder how children can ask so many questions? While we may want to stop the little girl or boy from constantly asking questions, those little humans are full of wonder and always seeking answers. It’s part of their nature to abound with all the wonder and the whys. That was us, too, as a […]

Giving the One Thing to the One

Giving the One Thing to the One

Is there ever that one thing that sometimes makes you feel defeated or discouraged? That one thing that causes you to lose confidence and worry? That one thing you’re talking to your best friend about again? Maybe there is more than one thing, but what is the one thing that seems to be the dividing […]

Reflecting More to See Growth

Reflecting More to See Growth

Friends, I want to reflect & celebrate together! This month marks two years of writing this blog. I remember it like it was yesterday as I taught myself how to start a website and make goals to launch my writing before a milestone birthday. Writing is just one thing that has opened the way to […]

In the Midst of Your Middle

In the Midst of Your Middle

Have you ever wanted to make a choice immediately but know you need to seek the Holy Spirit for actual direction? I encounter the in-between plenty of times when seeking direction for a decision. The last blog post was about the middle, and I find myself here again. Maybe you’re still in the middle, too? […]

Learning How to Embrace the Whole Process

Learning How to Embrace the Whole Process

Finished. Do you have any projects or goals you’re working on that you’re anticipating the finish line? I just finished some kitchen renovations that nearly took the entire summer to complete. We painted our kitchen cabinets, and while I read about how complex a process it could be, I was determined to make it through. […]

Finding Gems in the Garden

Finding Gems in the Garden

As I make my morning drive, opting for the country back road, I admire the sunrise every time and can’t help but notice all the gardens. Backyard gardens full of veggies and wild vines, rows of corn stretching for miles along the rolling hills, and my favorite, the sunflower garden, full of sunflowers leaning intently […]

Covered in a Canopy of Care

Covered in a Canopy of Care

I’ve found myself caught in more than one thunderstorm this summer. While I see the dark clouds looming ahead, I can still see the sunshine and blue skies hovering above. So without the umbrella, I venture forward in confidence. In a matter of minutes, the raindrops are pelting from the sky, and the storm clouds […]

The Truth of Needing an Entrusted Space

The Truth of Needing an Entrusted Space

So much space is given for us to share life stories, thoughts, and even our opinions on social media. Instagram has been a place of encouragement as I have read quotes and thoughtful words by like-minded writers. It has been a place where I have laughed at all the german shepherd videos. (My phone knows […]

Unlocking Truth of Your Heart

Unlocking Truth of Your Heart

I remember having a diary with a lock on it when I was little. Maybe you had one, too? Mine had a castle design on the front with a pink tassel to hold the key. I don’t remember what I wrote in the pages of that little girl’s diary, but I can picture myself hiding […]