FAITH CENTERED POSTS
When in a mental health crisis I grappled with faith and searched for clarity about what was true. In the end, Christian counseling and uncovering lies I’d believed about the character of God paved a way to lasting healing. Let’s carve out some space for your mind to breathe.
Alternate Realities
Today reality hit me in the face. Back from vacation and a "do-list" a mile long. {I'm a big list maker in case you didn't know.} Reality. Lists. Work. Editing. Emails. Phone calls. Then I sat for a minute and saw this photo. I snapped this at Sylvan Lake at...
Life Unexpected.
This is a small blog. I don't get too many comments and I have no need for a FAQ page. It's a hobby really. I've always like to write and journal. As I've been pulled away from my home town and my family...I find writing here very therapeutic. I've been writing...
Darn Those Smarty Pants Sunflowers
While driving the other day I was struck by one of Minot's most spectacular crops: Sunflowers. Where I'm from sunflowers aren't a crop. They are a flower. A decoration. Corn is a crop. We plant fields of corn...not fields of flowers. But this isn't Indiana...and...
Blessings & Barn Cats
I've had a good deal of sad news come my way lately. But I'm not quite ready to dive into all of that. So tonight I'm going to tell you a good "Sunday-night" story. It's one of those heart-warmers. A little backstory is required to fully appreciate this tale. Just...
You, Me & Gabby Douglas
I cannot even believe that the Olympics are nearing the end and I have yet to write a lick about them. Someone should give me a solid kick in the booty. So tonight is the night. I'll share something that I've been thinking about since the 'Lympics began this year. ...
Unleashing Happy
I've had a great time being back home in Indiana. I've gotten to do so many things that I love about summer....but have not gotten to do for years and years. I've done the things I grew up doing. Things that just feel like summer. Swimming and laying out by the...
Frustrating Situation or Answered Prayer?
Yesterday I got a lesson in perspective. Frustrating situation or answered prayer. It's all a matter of perspective. My answered prayers were a irritating situation to a lot of others. And it got me thinking that maybe when I'm frustrated and things are working...
