Faith

The other evening, I had the craziest dream that lingered with me long after I woke up. In this dream, my husband and I were deciding between two living arrangements in a new home. The first option was a shared dormitory-style bedroom filled with the chatter and chaos of four other couples. The alternative was…

Recently, my husband Joe and I embarked on a heartfelt study centered around the word “Abide.” As we delved deeply into the Bible, my heart was profoundly stirred by the realization that abiding in Christ means much more than simply choosing to live in relationship with Him. It is an intimate and intentional act of…

As I laid in my hospital bed last week, recovering from gallbladder removal surgery, I joked with my husband that this surgery was an answered prayer from God. For months—no, years—I had been trying desperately to lose the weight I gained during the COVID years. I had dabbled in diet plans and exercise routines that…

Last week, I had the incredible opportunity to attend a painting class, and though the assignment seemed simple at first glance, it turned into a profound lesson about life, faith, and personal growth. The task was to paint three feathers on small canvases, each with unique colors and backgrounds. The twist? Our only tool was…

Friday evening, as I began preparing for our church’s women’s brunch on Saturday, I was filled with excitement. I had created the perfect menu for the event, I crafted a delightful opening dish, and I picked out a special little gift for the women attending. But most importantly, I generated a handful of questions for…

Today, Joe and I spent the day at Home Depot. I know for some people this would seem like the worst way to spend a day, but I simply loved it. I love going up and down the aisles, getting ideas of all the things “we” can do for our new home. But as much…

I am hoping that when you saw the title of this blog, you did not pass by it because you thought it was not for you. Many Christians when they are asked this question, immediately respond with a resounding “NO”. But many of us fail to realize that the daily choices we make, the compromises…

What was supposed to be one of the happiest days of my life turned out to be one of the worst. Joe had finally finished loading the moving van and we were ready to head to our new house. Earlier in the day I was feeling a bit off. I had a dull headache and…

I woke up this morning just before 7AM. As I got out of bed, I leaned over and kissed Joe on the forehead as he slept and headed into the kitchen to brew a cup of coffee, before settling down on the couch for my talk with Jesus. The day seemed normal just like any…

As each new year approaches, I, like many others, find myself reflecting on the events of the past year. I examine what I did well, what I did not do so well, and what I could improve upon. And like clockwork every year, the three things at the top of my “could improve upon” list…