We aren't normal. We never have been normal. And I like it that way.
I started praying through the Fruits of the Spirit, recently. I can't get past love. If you aren't familiar with all of the Fruits on the list love is the first one. I can't get past the first one, friends. I mean, it isn't like it's a competition or once you've prayed through them all … Continue reading Wearing Love
You remember that place you love to go eat that has the great food and lighting? Maybe it's a fancy restaurant you only go to once a year on a special day. Or maybe you went only once, it was so special. Maybe it's mom and dad's or grandma's home; there is good food passed … Continue reading Being Salt and Light
I thought grief would be over by now. I assumed every memory would turn to a dull pain. Not this still sharp gut punch that leads to the ugly cry in the car or random bathroom stall. I thought I could handle the laughter and joyful remembrances without sucking air wishing for his presence to … Continue reading I Thought The Grief Would Be Over By Now
Have you ever listened to someone else's suffering and thought, "That's not as bad as mine." Photo by Jaime Reimer on Pexels.com Warning: there is some true talk coming up. It's the not so pretty side of me, the selfish side rearing its ugly head. It happens a lot more than I would like to … Continue reading Comfort Like I’ve Been Comforted
" ... but we also rejoice in our afflictions, because we know that affliction produces endurance, endurance produces proven character, and proven character produces hope. This hope will not disappoint us because God's love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us."Romans 5:3-5 "but we also rejoice … Continue reading I Will Rejoice
