Words of Encouragement

Putting in another piece, I smiled as I looked at my mom.   Puzzles have always been our thing.     Honestly, I usually don’t stop to work a puzzle during my busy week.  There are dishes…

I wish it could have turned out differently.  Walking through a divorce has been the hardest path I ever had to take.   Feelings of rejection and brokenness flooded my heart and mind as I asked,…

Have you ever been so excited about God’s plan for your life?  Doors are opening and you know you are on the right path.  But just as quickly as you felt excited, you start to…

Have you ever felt unsure in your parenting?  Have you ever doubted a decision or struggled with giving a consequence?   Today is one of those days for me!  If like me, you are lacking confidence…

I was completely exhausted. Collapsing into bed at night, I started to wonder if I was doing more than what God had called me to do.  Maybe you can relate. What if God doesn’t want…

Happy Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent! I cannot believe we are forty days from celebrating Easter week.  Growing up, I do not remember fasting for Lent.  I had heard people talk about giving…

Sixteen years ago today, I became a mom for the first time.  As my eyes locked with my sweet son, I remember how in love I felt. I had no idea all the emotions that…

Have you ever regretted what you said?  The angry words flow out of your mouth so fast; you wish you can draw them back in, but it is too late.    There is power in…

In college, there was one day of the year that I dreaded as a single, 21-year-old woman.  Valentine’s Day.  I remember watching my friends with boyfriends get flowers and go on special dinner dates and…