The holiday season is a time for such joy and love as we prepare to celebrate the greatest example we have for Holy. Then why is holiday stress a thing? Why do we seem snippy and inpatient in the moments that should be joyful? There are so many answers to those however a few that… Continue reading Heart Check Holidays Part 1
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Needing Our Father
There is a deep need we feel in times of distress that can only be fulfilled by our Father. In the same breath there is a need that we feel when we are content that can only be met by our Father. Our youngest daughter does not yet sleep through the night at almost 8… Continue reading Needing Our Father
Childlike Laughter
A few weeks ago we began to bring our older daughter into worship with us before she attends her lesson. It wasn't her first rodeo when it comes to worship. She's gone with us countless times before but this time my heart noticed something that it hadn't before. At one point she came up to… Continue reading Childlike Laughter
Delighting in His Goodness
A few weeks ago our oldest daughter came up to me when I was dishing out dessert and told me, "Mama, God said I can't have a treat." Taken aback, I simply paused and then softly said, "OK, I like that you're obedient to the Lord." Inside I was longing for her to enjoy dessert… Continue reading Delighting in His Goodness
Equipping a Generation in the Presence of Fear
Fun fact: I'm terrified of scary movies. I've learned as my walk grew with Christ how to attack that fear head on. However, as a child, I struggled. I've written on fear before. How the spirit of fear comes up and how to attack it in our lives. Today I want to gear my writing… Continue reading Equipping a Generation in the Presence of Fear
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