Be Fiercely Loyal
Loyalty. A fairly straightforward word, attribute, and characteristic. We expect it from those we are closest to, but how often do we contemplate our loyalty to our beliefs, values, and others.
Category: Faith
5 Life-Defining Moments that Have Changed Me
When you think of the phrase “life-defining moments,” what comes to mind? It might seem silly to think about, but I see it as a
From the Deconstruction Process to a New Life
Why does God need to put us through a deconstruction process? Why can’t He simply remodel? It’s because we all need our lives rebuilt. And
In the Middle of a Challenge, Do You Have a Helpful Perspective?
I’ve been told I see life through roses colored glasses, meaning I have an optimistic perspective, often seeing challenging situations to be better than they
The Love of the Good Shepherd
In the novel, Les Miserables, the bishop of Digne is faced with the decision of how to treat men who were despised in the community because
Can you Forgive without Forgetting?
We have all heard the old saying “Forgive and Forget.” As an adult I know it is not meant to be taken literally, but as
Small and Simple Ways to Grow Faith in Your Family
Wouldn’t it be great if we could see into the future and live today with the added benefit of our experience a few years down
How Photography Healed Me in the Storm
Life was good in March of 2003. We finally got to bring our preemie baby girl home from the hospital to meet her brother and
Our Newborn’s Heart Surgery and How we Survived
On an unusually warm February morning, I walked hand in hand with my husband, Chris, toward our 20-week ultrasound appointment for our third child. As
Allowing Christ to Deliver You
Two years ago I had this sweet boy, and this photo was taken just a moment after his birth. I cherish this picture and have
How Do You feel God’s Love?
“Faith means that we trust not only in God’s wisdom but that we trust also in His love.”
Choosing God’s Path, Not Mine
Understanding and actually taking God’s path are sometimes the most difficult thing to do. We spent the first five years of our marriage in the
