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
Please Stop Judging When Your Opinion Isn’t Taken.
Over the past twenty-something weeks, Joe and I have been bombarded with opinions, practical solutions, and suggestions from people who claim they know what's best because they've been through it before. Let me let you in on a little secret: just because you've been there, done that, does not mean you know what's best. I… Continue reading Please Stop Judging When Your Opinion Isn’t Taken.
how to balance blessings while figuring out your future
I woke up this morning thinking, "man, we really have been blessed". Have you ever suddenly had a realization like that? Where you're just going about your day and there's this moment where God kind of opens your eyes a little wider to how He's working? Recently we've started to see how tempting chasing all… Continue reading how to balance blessings while figuring out your future
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
how to deal with family during the holidays
One of the greatest commandments that, I believe, trips up Christians time and time again is the one in Exodus 20:12: Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you. The real question begins when we reach the holiday season: how do we honor our parents and… Continue reading how to deal with family during the holidays
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
2 verses to rely on during life crises
When was the last time you thought to yourself, if only I could have [this], I'd be so much happier. I wish it would just come faster already! Oh friend, am I right in that same boat as you! Aren't we all at some point? Lately Joe and I have been talking about when we'd… Continue reading 2 verses to rely on during life crises
how to deal with other people living out your dreams
This week I wanted to touch on a topic that is not only near and dear to my heart, but is relatable to just about everyone: how to deal with situations that involve other people living out dreams you've had for your own life. Because these scenarios are so familiar, I will also be including… Continue reading how to deal with other people living out your dreams
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
3 reasons why we struggle to find support
When was the last time you worked really hard for something, got super excited about it, but all of a sudden saw it explode before your eyes? If I'm being honest, I've seen this happen just about every other week so far in 2019. I don't know what it is about this year, but the… Continue reading 3 reasons why we struggle to find support
making mustard seeds 