Forgiveness and Restoration
I’ve heard it said that when you write, you should write about what you know. The problem is, I’m starting to realize that the more I know, the less I […]
Forgiveness Always Costs Us Something
I can think all the way back to when I was a child when I did something to hurt or offend someone and I was asked to say, “Sorry.” This […]
Forgiveness: When We Find Ourselves Angry at God
This one is tough for me. This is a topic I mostly stay away from as much as I can. Because I know I’m unworthy to ever feel anger or […]
Lighten the Load of Forgiveness with Laughter
Forgiving someone is hard because you worry they might hurt you again if you let them off the hook. No single answer makes forgiving someone any easier, but could laughter […]
Forgiveness and Resurrection of Relationships
As a parent, there is nothing more beautiful, more joy-filled than hearing your newborn cry for the first time. When my son was born, almost 17 years ago, I remember […]
Redeeming Love: A Gift Undeserved
A few nights ago, I had the opportunity to speak to a group of teenagers about what is definitely the most difficult topic that they need to hear . . […]
Love Them for Their Season
It’s been a week of date-night pictures and social media posts. Love is in the air! The week surrounding Valentine’s has hardly blipped on my radar since having a daughter […]
Remember Back to the Beginning
We celebrated my daughter and future son-in-law this past week as we officially kicked off wedding season. They are getting married in March, Easter weekend actually. I’m sure you can imagine […]
Maturing Love Takes Time
Recently, my husband called from his office and after chatting for a few minutes, I inquisitively asked, “And what did you R-E-A-L-L-Y call me about?” Now I know my question […]
Maintaining Contentment through Gratitude and God’s Grace
This blog was originally posted on 11/09/22 “Mama, Bible stories?” Truly, there’s nothing sweeter than that request from my 20-month-old daughter. On the hardest days of motherhood, it helps me […]