This world is not easy. People are not always kind. Is it any wonder that we can be unkind to ourselves? Jesus tells us to forgive but does he also mean we must let go of self loathing? Do you live in a constant state of regret and self condemnation? Jesus did not throw a … Continue reading Humbly broken but not forsaken
Category: Life
It’s time to come home to Jesus
Wherever you are, whatever you are doing, God sees you. He understands you because he made you and he's saying it's time to come home. He doesn't care what you've done or where you've been because he already paid for it all on the cross. All he asks is you believe that he took your … Continue reading It’s time to come home to Jesus
To Be Still and Linger
4 birthday parties and back to school! This month is flying by and there is so much to do. Still I am reminded that sometimes if the enemy can't take us down, he'll keep us busy. I don't want to lose sight of God's purpose for my life in the hustle and bustle of things. … Continue reading To Be Still and Linger
Finding a Way to Play as a Bipolar Mom
After a few days of much needed time to decompress from a busy summer that is still not over, I felt such an overwhelming sense of how soon my kids are going back to school. It made me realize the business has been worth it and to keep going just that bit longer. I find … Continue reading Finding a Way to Play as a Bipolar Mom
I’m writing it!
I struggled to determine whether to write a book I had an idea for last year. It is fiction (I always thought I'd write Christian non-fiction self help books) but that is not the direction I ended up going in when I finally got the idea. Yesterday I made a list of reasons to write … Continue reading I’m writing it!
Does the Weather Seem Strange to You?
I actually have a sister-in-Christ that just escaped from the forest fires in Hawaii with her 13 family members. She had a pilot friend in Canada that secured spots for them on a flight and they got flown to BC just in time, but others have not been so fortunate. Close to home, we have … Continue reading Does the Weather Seem Strange to You?
When you put God first, he really does make the desires of your heart a reality!
This week has been a little different than past weeks when writing for my blog. Monday was a holiday here and we were busy with friends and our amazing commercial cotton candy maker. We decided to bring it inside due to the rain and thankfully it was manageable even without a top for it. There … Continue reading When you put God first, he really does make the desires of your heart a reality!
Scrapbooking Milestone Party for the Introvert in You!
My husband asked me what I wanted for my milestone birthday coming up and it took me a little while to come up with something but when I thought about some of my goals, one is to be healthy and lose some weight. So I went online and found a fantastic portable treadmill. He ordered … Continue reading Scrapbooking Milestone Party for the Introvert in You!
7 Things To Ask Yourself When You’re In An Emotional Rut
Every once in a while it's natural to not feel 100%. Sometimes your emotional tank is running on empty or you feel like there is no point. But I assure you there is! Here's some questions to ask yourself when you're down in the dumps: What does it mean to me to be successful? Not … Continue reading 7 Things To Ask Yourself When You’re In An Emotional Rut
Shopping, when is enough enough?
We received our new mattress yesterday and eagerly put it on our bed. The expectation: soft and cozy. The reality: very firm and different from what we were used to. Don't you dislike when you buy something and it's not what you expected? Or how about when you go to buy something and it's plain … Continue reading Shopping, when is enough enough?
See and Wait, 