When Life is Hard to Swallow

Jan 31, 2015 | Faith

It’s been a long week. One of those weeks when I’ve felt so tired all day long then crawled into bed and been unable to sleep peacefully. One of those weeks when I’ve woken up every morning with my throat feeling as if someone decided to fill it with...
When You Can’t Hear God

When You Can’t Hear God

Jan 23, 2015 | Faith

“Therefore, say to the Israelites: ‘I am the Lord, and I will bring you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians. I will free you from being slaves to them, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with mighty acts of judgment.  I will take you as my own...
When You’re Not Sure What to Pray

When You’re Not Sure What to Pray

Jan 21, 2015 | Faith

It’s quiet. My heart is filled to overflowing………. I have so much to say, and deep inside I know He’s listening. The Creator of the universe. The One who spoke the stars into space and  the planets into orbit. From nothing He made...
When We Wrestle With God

When We Wrestle With God

Jan 14, 2015 | Faith

This morning I read about Jacob wrestling with God. His struggle for a blessing ended with a new name (Israel) and a permanent limp. Life changed forever, spiritually and physically, when Jacob came face to face with God. And  if we’re willing and ready, we too...
Getting Out of the Gutter

Getting Out of the Gutter

Jan 12, 2015 | Faith

Martha, my friend who many of you have prayed for as she has fought such a brave and inspiring fight with cancer, has been wanting to go bowling for over a year now. Saturday, we decided the “wanting” needed to be replaced with the “doing,” and...
The Secret to Having It All

The Secret to Having It All

Jan 9, 2015 | Faith

Need a fresh perspective? A new outlook? An attitude adjustment? I often find the winter months difficult, so the need for some quality self-talk always does my soul good. I’ve learned that seasonal blues are always a part of my January and February. And since...
Capturing Love With A Lens

Capturing Love With A Lens

Jan 8, 2015 | Faith

I don’t think I’ll ever stop being amazed by  the simple moments in this life that turn into defining ones. Just when I think I’ve seen it all, something happens that shifts the ground under my feet, helps me see more clearly what love really looks...
The God Who Sees

The God Who Sees

Jan 6, 2015 | Faith

  I’ve been sharing a picture of Olivia as a little girl each day for the past week on Instagram and Facebook. I’ve chosen to reflect on a very specific era in Olivia’s life, because it was the chapter in which she was bringing such joy to our...
When You Realize You’re a Fake

When You Realize You’re a Fake

Jan 5, 2015 | Faith

Sitting on the shuttle that took us from our car to the ski lodge, I looked like any other skier ready to hit the slopes. Ski boots, goggles, snow pants, and jacket……………….I had it all. I even had a certain level of excitement for...