Recently, I’ve been feeling frustrated. Frustrated with certain circumstances in my life and just in an all-around negative mood. Have you felt this way recently? Maybe you can relate. Maybe there’s something that you wish was different in your life, and you find that it’s all you can focus on – even when so many READ MORE
Begin Again
It’s been a while since I’ve posted to my blog. I forgot to post one Thursday and before you know it, the weeks had rolled by and I hadn’t written a word. But here I am – returned and ready to begin again. Begin again. How often have you found yourself starting over? Maybe you’re READ MORE
Wilting Under Worry
Lately I’ve felt like a plant without water. I’m wilting under worry. Worry about the future and worry about my present circumstances. A plethora of worries hangs over my head and I’m sinking under the weight of it all. It can feel like a lonely place, when I sit alone with my worries. But thankfully READ MORE
Hope as an Anchor
Lately I’ve felt weighted down by a lot of unknowns. My mind has become a whirlpool of swirling negative outcomes. I’ve felt discouraged and let down. I’ve been looking down instead of up and I’ve lost my focus. I’ve lost sight of my anchor. Hebrews 16:9 says, “We have this hope as an anchor for READ MORE
A New Creation
My sister Joy will be graduating from college this weekend! I am immensely proud of her accomplishments and the perseverance she’s shown as a student in the times of COVID-19. As I celebrate her, I remember my own graduation and the sense of pride in receiving my degree. You feel like a new version of READ MORE
Thank the Lord
When is the last time you thanked God? Was it this morning, last week, or can you not remember? The Bible tells us to, “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV) Indeed, God is deserving of our praise and READ MORE
Patience
Have you found yourself waiting for something to happen in your life? Maybe you’re waiting for a new job opportunity, or you’re waiting to get engaged. Perhaps you’re waiting for a big adjustment to start to feel normal, or for more peace in your life. Romans 8:25 says, “But if we hope for what we READ MORE
Beside Still Waters
Are you feeling overwhelmed? There are so many distractions that can take up our time and energy, leaving us feeling drained and depleted. Whether it’s a hectic workload, busyness with family, or even anxiety over change, feelings of being overwhelmed can wash over us at any time. Here is what the Lord has to say READ MORE
Perseverance
Perseverance can be defined as, “persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.” Perseverance means hanging in there when the going gets rough, when there are uncertainties and unknowns, when the trials just seem to keep on coming, when the road is long with no end in sight. That is perseverance. The READ MORE
The Lord Takes Care of You
Have you been feeling anxious lately? Perhaps a little depressed? Are you filled with worry about the future? Rest assured, the Lord does not want us to be anxious or discouraged. He promises to take care of us and to always provide. “The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a READ MORE