written by a real person Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden and I will give you rest. – Jesus Anxiety and fear are familiar to everyone in some way or another. They can also be described as dread, heaviness of heart or soul, distress, deep concern, among many others. Whether we’re facing…
We all want a blessed life, to be a blessed person. Our walls, note cards, jewelry, clothes, and trinkets all carry this most beloved word, BLESSED. Yet do we take time to ask ourselves:1. What are blessings?2. Are there requirements to receive certain blessings? 3. What makes a person blessed? BARUCH = [blessed] to increase…
“There’s a hole in the bucket, dear Liza, dear Liza…” — my sister and I used to sing this ridiculous song over and over as children, giggling with delight as we pictured dear Henry trying to fix his leaky bucket only to come back to the fact that he needs his bucket to fix his…
As a mother, when my son was young, my happiest moments occurred amidst the giggles and joys of experiencing life. His delight was my delight. Now in his 20s, he still has moments of excitement he shares with me, but with each year, it grew less and less. Nearly 10 years ago, I stumbled upon…
A woman I deeply admire recently said, “Stop overthinking life like you have to have an answer for every situation or feeling. That’s not how life works. We figure it all out by just living; by messing up and making mistakes; by missing an opportunity, or by seeking advice and not taking it….Sometimes we have…
Here’s how I recently faced my doubts. I’ll say this from the beginning: this particular season of second-guessing nearly led to walking away from what I firmly believe is my calling. I am so grateful that Holy Spirit taught me to slow down, remove the emotion, and lean into Him. It took a few days,…
Today I write this post as a bit of scolding to myself. This morning, I had a total meltdown mentally and emotionally; but it was completely avoidable. That’s because I’ve been whispering to myself for days, “Protect your energy,” as I started feeling weary. I ignored my own advice. For days, I’ve had warning signs…
“I’m not dead yet!” This cry should be familiar to those around my age and recognized as a popular Monty Python line. It makes me snicker as I think about how I feel as I enter the latter part of my days. The future is not dim, as I feel more alive than ever. Rather,…
Rest, peace, stillness…our soul craves these things like we crave air after being under the water for more than a few seconds. Yet, it seems as if we ignore these cravings more and more. If I’m honest with myself, I don’t know how to be still. I think I do. However, when I set out…
Be strong and courageous? What does that mean?! I can feel brave and courageous when I’m all by myself, but the instant a challenge comes at me, I slump in fear. Where do I find my brave? At this moment, I find the goodness of God to be all-consuming. I use this terminology not in…
