Hindsight on 2020: Three Things I Can See Clearly Now
Category: Hope in the Midst of Heartache
Camouflaged Blessings
For us, this is a time of weakness. Yet over and over again, God reminds me that it's good to be in need.
Facing the Coronavirus Like a Brand New Bike Rider
There’s nothing like a worldwide pandemic to reveal how my soul’s peace is tangled up in predictable circumstances and a sense of being in control.
Helping Our Kids Thrive During Social Distancing
What will our kids remember from this time of social distancing? Here are four things that will help them thrive...
Celebrating God’s Hidden Gifts
How many grace-filled blessings are hiding in the middle of my everyday struggles?
When Depression Moves In
What happened to my joy? The question tugged at the corners of my soul as I trudged through each day. A dark cloud hovered over every waking moment. And sleep? That was a struggle, too. I had one bed-wetter and another child with night-terrors, so the sleep I did get was often fragmented and restless. How I… Continue reading When Depression Moves In
Passing on Hope
“I’m glad we’re #christians,” said my pre-teen daughter. I asked her why and her response still echoes in my heart. #hope #faith #parenting #motherhood #kids
Being Still in the Storm
Yesterday our family took an exotic trip. Well, sort of. We went to the zoo, where we saw some very exotic animals. It rained a little during our drive in, but the light drizzle cleared up before we left the parking lot. The sun came out a few hours later and bathed the animals and their habitats… Continue reading Being Still in the Storm
Just a Taste
Samples. They're my kids' favorite part of shopping at Costco. (They might actually be mine, also. I'm just too grown up to admit it.) Just a taste. Enough to make you rush over to that cooler and grab your own box of goodness to take home for dinner. Jesus' coming at Christmastime was a bit… Continue reading Just a Taste
Giving Thanks when Things Aren’t Perfect
by Meredith Mills @DazzledByTheSon What does the perfect Thanksgiving look like to you? I think of Norman Rockwell’s painting Freedom From Want – all the family gathered around a beautifully decorated table laden with once-a-year favorites. Sweet smells, pleasant company, happy hearts. But real life isn't always that perfect, is it? Just last week, we… Continue reading Giving Thanks when Things Aren’t Perfect
