Whose side are you on?

“Don’t hit back; discover beauty in everyone. If you’ve got it in you, get along with everybody. Don’t insist on getting even; that’s not for you to do. ‘I’ll do the judging,’ says God. ‘I’ll take care of it.’” Romans 12:19(MSG) “But God, they’re wrong.” I whined in response to God so distinctly telling me…

I’m Awake

“He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber;  indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.” Psalm 121:3-4 (NIV) I find comfort in knowing that the One who holds me together doesn’t need a nap. I mean, I’ve got to be exhausting. I’m often impatient, loud, anxious,…

Thankful, Still…

“I still remember the days I prayed for the things I have now.” I prayed long and hard- fervently even, for my Man of God. I studied what the Bible had to say about relationships, about waiting for your spouse, about how to find them in the first place. In fact, it was almost always…

Take the Break

Any mommas out there feel actual guilt for relaxing or doing something for yourself? I never understood that sensation until I had my baby. I suddenly had SO MUCH to do, and not enough time or hands to do it. But I also found out very quickly that never taking a break didn’t help either….

When I Get Really Afraid

“When I get really afraid I come to you in trust. I’m proud to praise God; fearless now, I trust in God. What can mere mortals do?” Psalm 56:3-5(MSG) When we get really afraid…. We panic, we run, we tremble, we hide, we fight, we cry, we escape. But all those instinctual responses do is…