Today begins my 40th trip around sun. I wish I would’ve journaled at 20 what I envisioned my life would look like at 40 because MAN, it sure turned out differently than I thought. And while I truly, truly believe everything ends up exactly like it’s supposed to, the road up to this point not only has been filled with bumps, but also with lots of adventurous and exhilarating Continue Reading
When I Was Forced to Lie in Green Pastures
It was a hard December for me, y’all. I wish I could tell you my faith held strong and didn’t waver. I found myself questioning God (again) and wanting a different life. I ended up smack in the middle of a health crisis that wasn’t planned (are they ever?) and was FORCED to give up normal. For about 25 years, I’ve struggled with endometriosis. I’ve mostly managed the Continue Reading
3 Things I’m Doing in the Middle of ‘The Wait’
Currently, I am smack dab in the middle of a season I’ll lovingly refer to as “The Wait.” I hope to share more with you guys in the coming days OR weeks OR heaven forbid MONTHS, but around the same time I began “living forward” and working with a life coach, the Lord placed some pretty clear visions and dreams upon my heart. That was in 2014. Here it is mid-2016 and those Continue Reading
8 Action Steps for a Marriage at Risk
It is no secret the enemy prowls about seeking to steal, kill and destroy. Evil lurks around every corner and is ready to pounce on the smallest perceived weakness. It seems more and more our families are under attack and are being destroyed. If the enemy can demolish a family unit, there is an inevitable ripple effect sometimes trickling down through generations. So, what Continue Reading
Controlling My Control Issues
If you listened to my feature on the Beyond the Rut podcast, you learned I am extremely Type A. And, unfortunately, being Type A, oftentimes, is synonymous with issues around control. Organization, effective time management and planning make me VERY happy. And I LOVE GOOD surprises as much as the next person, but BAD surprises put me into a tailspin. Let me take you back Continue Reading