Summer in the Psalms – Week Six – Psalm 100 I have a love hate relationship with the start of the school year. I love the excitement of new beginnings, regularly seeing friends again, and the anticipation of all the adventures the year ahead holds. But simultaneously I dread the challenges of creating new routines … Continue reading How to Find Joy in Every Situation
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How to Trust God with the Unknown
Whatever winding path I may be on, I know He is with me every step of the way. (Photo taken in Big Sur, CA on my 40th Birthday Trip in Jan. 2024) I’ve come to realize I thrive when there is a plan, a schedule to follow that lets me know who needs to be … Continue reading How to Trust God with the Unknown
Finding Peace by Identifying What is Most Important
And Saying No to Everything Else This post is third in a series. Click here to read Part One: Finding Peace in ChaosClick here to read Part Two: The Number One Way to Find Peace I’m a mom of two active boys, ages nine and six. I’m married to a brilliant engineer who easily works 60 plus … Continue reading Finding Peace by Identifying What is Most Important
The Number One Way to Find Peace
Knowing and Surrendering All to Jesus This post is second in a series. Click here to read Part One: Finding Peace in Chaos In this series, I’m laying out three ways to find Jesus amid life’s busyness and how to embrace His perfect peace when life feels completely chaotic. I’m convinced I can’t talk about finding … Continue reading The Number One Way to Find Peace
Finding Peace in Chaos
It was Monday morning and we were running late… again. The boys had been up late the night before watching Daddy win his adult league hockey championship, which was fun and exciting and wonderful, but had contributed to the lack of sleep and crankiness that is Monday morning. With three fights and numerous tears already … Continue reading Finding Peace in Chaos
From Anxiety to Peace
Learning to Interrupt Anxious Thoughts Through Prayer - Philippians 4:6-7 It was on year ago, September 2021, when I was officially diagnosed with anxiety. My unpredictable, constantly changing life circumstances had pushed me to my limit, and I knew I needed help managing my stress. Thankfully, I found a wonderful, licensed counselor who equipped me … Continue reading From Anxiety to Peace
Turning Passing Thoughts into Meaningful Prayers
Do people ever come to your mind out of the blue? This has been happening routinely for me over the past year. There was a woman I worked with over nine years ago, the mother of my husband’s former hockey teammate, and a friend I lead bible study with last fall. God has placed these … Continue reading Turning Passing Thoughts into Meaningful Prayers
Expectant Prayer
My family was attending a luncheon at a friend’s home. I stood at her kitchen counter as she prepped a gorgeous tray of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. She and I were lamenting over a particularly challenging individual that had recently made both our lives very difficult. I cracked some thoughtless joke about how this … Continue reading Expectant Prayer
Our True Calling… Love Others
This week has given me new appreciation for the freedoms I hold dear. Freedom to run to the grocery store when I’m running low on milk. Freedom to send my kids to a public school that not only teaches my children, but loves and encourages them too. Freedom to check out books at my local … Continue reading Our True Calling… Love Others