Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:18-19 Letting go of the past. Where do I start? I don't know how to let go! I want to let go yet [...]
Joy is defined as great pleasure or delight. Its those moments in time when all is right in the world. Our brains have the ideal balance of dopamine and endorphins. The world makes sense... Until....life happens. Out of the blue, we find joy is now a figment of the imagination. We've seemingly swapped bodies with Eeyore [...]
The dishes piled up as always. My ears prick up to the sound of my boys arguing and one of them crying. Oh dear. Internally (and physically) my body slumps at the thought of giving one more "mommy correction". I'm well aware of the lack of attention I have paid to my writing. Besides, my hubby is [...]
Throughout my life, I've often heard the phrases "you're being too sensitive", "stop being so moody", "you're reading too much into things", and more. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't change this about myself. I was and still am a "moody" person. One minute I can be on top of the world and the [...]
Growing into God's grace - it should be easy right? After all, we are surrounded by many teachings and leaders claiming to understand God's grace. Yet, so much of the grace teachings champion what I like to call "sloppy grace". This grace allows you to do whatever you want because Jesus has you covered. On the flip [...]
I’m always amused during January and February when I set foot in the gym. It’s packed to the hilt with people desperate to get into shape and shed the Christmas holidays off their waists. I know their New Year’s resolution was to look better so they could feel better in themselves. The funniest part (and the [...]
My mind races a million miles per second listing on my imaginary to-do list all the responsibilities and tasks for the day. Just when I think I’ve finally thought of everything, I remember a few more things. Those feelings of overwhelm threaten to overtake me. How am I going to get this all done? I’m going [...]
