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Unhappy Joy
Her eyes were tear-filled as we approached each other for an embrace. “I’m not happy, but I’m filled with joy,” she said. It was ...


Surviving Motherhood
I thought I had it mastered. Motherhood, that is. It was my job—and, honestly, it became my identity.
Thankfully, I wasn’t in the trenches alone. Many had blazed the path before me, and I hung on every word of their lived-out wisdom. I’ll never forget one season when my stubborn preschooler turned getting dressed for school into a battlefield. That was until a wise friend offered a simple, 6-word piece of advice, that involved footed pajamas, an elevator, and calling a 3-yea


Spring Cleaning—Inside & Out?
Overgrown flower beds, cluttered closets, dirty windows – that time of year is upon us. Our response is often spring cleaning. While it’s refreshing to tidy up our surroundings, I wonder if we shouldn’t also take time to clean up our insides. Do we ever stop to do spring cleaning on our hearts? Intentionally. Prayerfully. Humbly...


Blind Faith
Google, Facebook, random blogs, the person in front of us – we often trust them without questioning. In fact, much of the information ...


Holding on Together
The image remains etched on my mind. Their hands gripped tightly together in a circle as they proceeded down the aisle. The coffin ...


Finish Strong!
They were walking. I couldn’t believe it as I passed them by at what seemed like lightening speed. It was the final mile of the Walt ...


Because I Knew You
I have been changed – for good. These words, lyrics from the musical Wicked, continue to replay in my mind as I scroll through Facebook ...


When Life Makes No Sense
I was numb. As I showered, my tears poured out with the water. Both were flowing and wouldn’t stop. My best friend, a beautiful...


Valentine’s Day – Obligation or Opportunity?
It’s impossible to avoid. At every turn are bouquets of red roses, displays of heart-shaped candy boxes, and commercials for expensive ...




