This picture was in my memories yesterday. Storms invade, they come, they bring pain and loss. Then, the sun comes out again. They are fierce, but they do not last forever. They shape us, but there is hope in the anchoring in the midst. I was inspired to paint this. I couldn’t find a bigContinue reading “The Spirit’s Work in the Storm”
Category Archives: suffering in joy
Endurance
How many times this week have you wanted to throw in the towel? It may be a relationship with a spouse, a parent, a child, a co-worker. It may be a job that you just can’t figure out or seem to fit with. It may be a sin that you are weary of fighting. ItContinue reading “Endurance”
Why I share vulnerable places…
Many people in the course of these years of blogging in infertility or teaching in the midst have come to me or commented on how my blogs have encouraged them in the weight of their journeys. Some that I suspected might struggle, some who I had no clue were struggling… Some of you might say,Continue reading “Why I share vulnerable places…”
Remember
Life is hard. We forget the good at times. We forget where and how we have grown. We forget friends who were faithful along the way. We can major on our feelings of the crisis or the mundane we are in. This is the human condition. That is why God reminded the children of IsraelContinue reading “Remember”
Hope In One Thing
We use the word “hope” often. I hope my child grows to love Jesus. I hope my husband experiences healing here with his rheumatoid arthritis. I hope that you have a good day. I hope you enjoy the holiday season. I hope that I live fully to glorify Christ. The only place to put myContinue reading “Hope In One Thing”
Lots of Thoughts…
It has been a long while since I have posted a blog. Many times I have thought of topics to write about that are swirling in my head and heart–I just have not. Life is full of different seasons. My thirties, to this point, have been about pain, struggle and immense growth inContinue reading “Lots of Thoughts…”
Reminders of His Grace and Love
This has been a sad morning. Sadness has creeped back into my heart and taken hold this morning. Sadness, that chasm that I did not want to be a part of–that friend in which I wanted to be estranged–it is here. It is easy to run from that dull ache of pain, but sadness canContinue reading “Reminders of His Grace and Love”
Raw, empty and hopeful
Four years ago, during the Christmas season, I lost my dad. For some reason, I thought that would be the numbest Christmas–the weirdest–I would ever experience. By experience, this year I am discovering this is not the case, and there may be harder Christmases to come. This is not our home. We like to thinkContinue reading “Raw, empty and hopeful”
Living Life…
“Whoever find (her) life will lose it, and whoever loses (her) life for My sake will find it.” Matthew 10:39 What does this look like in our day to day life? I am studying Matthew and have been in Matthew 8-10 today. I am reminded again about the cost of discipleship. We are not promisedContinue reading “Living Life…”
Slowing Down
After the last intense blog, I feel like a need to put people at ease. (Trying to package it again:)) I do want to give an update: Last year or so I picked up a book recommended to me by my friend, Melba. I did not read it then, but God reminded me of itContinue reading “Slowing Down”
The Art of Coming Alive 