Thoughts, Way Too Many Thoughts
My mind is just full of swirling thoughts. It is hard to focus on any one thing. Then remember…meditate…ponder.
My mind is just full of swirling thoughts. It is hard to focus on any one thing. Then remember…meditate…ponder.
Here is the thing about love. It’s really of no value unless it is received. And it can’t be received well if you put all sorts of qualifications and expectations on it. Continuing my journey of learning about steadfast love […]
I woke up this morning feeling empty and dissatisfied. All I could think about is what I lacked. The thoughts tumbled and taunted and I couldn’t escape them. So I did the only thing I knew to do to find […]
We all have physical needs and desires, but I wonder if God has a bigger plan for this year than just to meet our perceived needs/wants? Are there areas He wants us to grow that will require being pruned, going through pain, growing in discipline and walking outside of our comfortable little boxes?
Grief is a part of life. Grief has no time limits. Grief can make life richer. I am thankful for grief.
If I
had my way, I’d be in the next stages of my life already, whatever those may be. But I
(both fortunately and unfortunately) don’t get to decide that timing, and for
whatever reason, He isn’t leading me to the next thing, yet.
Fasting is hard. There are a lot of ways to fast, and it’s trendy (I think in a good way?) in a lot of circles to “give something up” for Lent. This Easter season, my husband and I (and some […]
In my mind, I know I am loved because of who I am and not my profile byline on LinkedIn. However, the further and further away I get from flipping over that tassel, the more my heart can’t help but feel like a disappointment to those around me who thought I had it figured out.
We hugged, decided we would have mansions next door to each other in heaven, and she went on her way, more sure for God’s provision for her… than I am for me.
Nothing qualifies me to do it. But God. God comes in and makes it right. On my own, I am nothing. But God comes in and makes me a child of His. He brings me into His family and because of that I am chosen. I am not qualified to do this. I will never be. But God is.