Over the past few days I've begun to pray about a venture that might ultimately change the course of my life. I touched a little on this in my previous blog post, but never delved into specifics. While I still am not comfortable with fully explaining what is going on right now, it's been something… Continue reading 7 verses to lean on when you need support
Category: identity
IN OUR IDENTITY SECTION, YOU WILL FIND TOPICS ABOUT FINDING YOURSELF IN CHRIST, ALONG WITH SOME PERSONAL AND EMOTIONAL STRUGGLES WE DEAL WITH IN OUR FAITH ON A DAILY BASIS!
how to stick up for who you are in Christ
I wanted to hit y'all with some real emotions on this Saturday morning. There are days where I am so beyond thankful that my husband and I are pregnant. It brings tears to my eyes just thinking about it! But then there are other days when I dread the thought of our lives changing, that… Continue reading how to stick up for who you are in Christ
letting go of fear
There was a night I was sitting at the kitchen table after dinner, waiting for Joe to get home from work, when all of a sudden I looked down and it hit me: I legit have an actual BABY in my belly right now! I know that might sound kind of dumb, but at least… Continue reading letting go of fear
how to block out the haters and lean on God
Do y'all ever go through life wondering when God is finally going to start listening to your prayers about a dream you've been thinking about for what feels like forever? Y'all, I honestly thought I would never get to where my life has turned within the past twenty-four hours. From hearing my mother-in-law is back… Continue reading how to block out the haters and lean on God
how to put OK before your WHY
I don't know why all of this is happening, it's really hard to trust God's plan right now. But we are not called to understand His plan. I'm reminded of yesterday's sermon, say "okay" first and "why" later. It's not easy, but one day we will see the full picture.Joseph Philip Johnson Today marks the… Continue reading how to put OK before your WHY
finding hope in genesis
Somehow I always knew I would be a mom. I remember when I was in college I had this weird dream about all of a sudden getting pregnant and as soon as I woke up, I knew it'd be in my future. Weird, right? The years passed by without even an inkling of a husband… Continue reading finding hope in genesis
3 things to think about when praying
I've been focusing a lot on the future in my previous posts because I know a lot of you are going through tough times, re-evaluating life stages, or simply trying to figure out what to do next. I like the be vulnerable in this blog because I empathize with you. Although I am a mere… Continue reading 3 things to think about when praying
how my weakness taught me about God’s strength
When you hear the word weakness and try to put it in the context of the Bible, what's the first thing you think of? For me, it is the following two verses: Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast… Continue reading how my weakness taught me about God’s strength
and if not, He is still good.
Oh how Satan fights against us. Recently Joe and I have been wrestling with all sorts of things, ranging from unfair practices to personal life roadblocks and questions no human being could ever fully answer. There have been tears. Oh so many tears. And the pain has been almost unbearable. But through it all, our… Continue reading and if not, He is still good.
3 helpful verses when you’re struggling with trust
It's hard to admit, but I have major trust issues. When I was a little girl, I was too gullible. At home, my parents would warn me day after day not to trust people. They lie, cheat and steal, they would say. Even people in the Bible who were really good and chosen by God… Continue reading 3 helpful verses when you’re struggling with trust
making mustard seeds 