I was on the floor of my prayer closet this week, and it was pitch black. I was there in need of a personal breakthrough. Worship music was playing quietly, and I was reminded of God’s faithfulness. “Even when I don’t see it, You’re working, Even when I don’t feel it, You’re working, You […]
Last Sunday morning, in the rush of getting ready for church, I made 2 pieces of toast and left them on the counter. After I had spread the requested pumpkin spice cream cheese on them, I left them sitting side by side, a few inches apart on the kitchen counter. I ran off to help […]
All right, kids, settle in, it’s testimony time… Our church recently completed a 40 day fast. It started in August as a 21 day fast. We decided to participate as a family. The kids were starting a new school year at a new school, and they were starting virtually instead of in person. I know […]
I am an essential worker. On the days I go in to work, my husband quietly waits by the door to pray for me as I lace up my sneakers in the garage. This has been our routine for the past few months. We both know that when I leave our safe little fortress, I […]
There is a stain on my carpet. It’s the size of a small pancake. I know that in the midst of all that is happening in the world, this is a very, very small problem. But it really bothers me. It started as a very small spot on the carpet in the entrance of my […]
My life hasn’t turned out exactly like I imagined. I didn’t go to my dream college. I scored lower on standardized tests than I would’ve liked. I tried to get into a graduate program twice before I was accepted into one. I wasn’t accepted into my first choice of post-graduate training. I didn’t get married […]
I have a dishwasher… but I often forget to use it when I should. Let me explain. A sink full of dirty pots and pans is not a pleasant scene and can even affect my emotions. Recently, after a full day of work and an evening with the kids, I came into the kitchen and […]
When I was first getting to know my husband, we would have long conversations over meals. Our intention from the beginning was marriage, so there was no question on where we stood. I wasn’t trying to interview him, but since we were on the road to making a commitment, there were deep questions I needed […]
The man peered over his glasses as he studied my face. He wanted to make sure it matched the photo in front of him. We had finally made it to the front of the long line of people returning back into the country after vacation. The process was long, but necessary. Behind us were hundreds […]
This year started out with so much expectancy. A new year, a new decade, a fresh start…2020 vision. But almost as quickly as it started, all expectations and plans came to a disappointing halt. Travel plans, weddings, graduations, and milestone celebrations had to be postponed or canceled altogether. To be honest, it’s been really hard […]
Practical Advice
The first time my parents dropped me off at college, it was just the three of us in the van. As the oldest of 4 children, it was a sweet and rare opportunity to have
