About 4 years ago, I started a little Bible study at my church. I invited a few other women I knew to be a part of it. I was nervous and really didn’t have any idea what I was doing starting a Bible study. But somehow, God blessed it and changed my life for the...
What to Do When the Pastor’s Marriage Struggles
I remember when I said it to him. It was a few months after our daughter was born, and I was completely overwhelmed. I was unhappy with our marriage and was feeling unsupported. I told him I wanted us to get marriage counseling. He didn’t want to. He was a youth...
Life-Changing, Part 2: When Faith Wins
When I was 13, my life changed forever. This is my story. I originally posted this in 2012, but I’ve updated it and wanted to share it again. I hope, somehow, by sharing this, that it may encourage someone or help you in some way, if and when tragedy strikes your...
Life-Changing, Part 1: When Tragedy Strikes
When I was 13, my life changed forever. This is my story. I originally posted this in 2012, but I've updated it and wanted to share it again. I hope, somehow, by sharing this, that it may encourage someone or help you in some way, if and when tragedy strikes your...
How to Change Your Spouse… I Mean Marriage
Several years ago, I was in an unhappy marriage. My spouse was not making me happy, and I wanted him to change. We weren’t communicating effectively, and we were arguing often. Have you ever desperately wanted to change your spouse? At some point - I don’t remember...
Doubt Your Doubts and Believe Your Beliefs
Almost 4 years ago, I had this idea to start a Bible study at my church. I wanted to reach out to younger women, and women who had never been in a Bible study before. I wasn’t sure if this idea was MY idea or God’s idea. Was I being prideful to think that I could lead...
13 Powerful Questions to Ask for a Marriage That Lasts: Part 2 of 4
Do you want to have a marriage that lasts? Here's part 2 of the 13 Powerful Questions to Ask for a Marriage that Lasts! The inspiration for this series comes from my grandmother, who composed this list of 13 questions and posted it on Facebook (she's cool like that)....
6 Verses for Children with Anxiety
Last night, at about 2am, I was trying to help my daughter get back to sleep after yet another wake-up. She looked at me with those anxiety filled eyes and whispered this request: "Mommy, when you go back to your room, can you write me a little note about, like, not...
When the Nights are Long, Hope Comes with the Dawn
Sometimes, the nights are long. Sometimes your baby won't sleep. At times your mind won't shut off. There are nights when the tears won't stop. Sometimes, as in the past 2 weeks in my house, your now 7 year old wakes repeatedly and struggles to go back to sleep. These...