I spent the first 22 years of my life waiting to get married. I spent the next 22 years of my life wishing I wasn’t. (Go ahead and figure out my age; it’s easy.) Half of my life was spent preparing to be a good, Christian wife. Half of my life was spent reeling fromContinueContinue reading “The Next Half”
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A More Settled 2015
As my thoughts wandered over the pages of my very first journal entry for the year, they jumped from idea to idea. I’ve address hopped, church hopped, and job hopped. So many changes have taken place in all areas of my life this year that I’m not even sure where to start. I’ve moved andContinueContinue reading “A More Settled 2015”
I Was Worth It
This morning during church, I heard yet another story of a guy who met a girl and gave up, on the spot, his drug addiction in order to be with her. Another guy gave up a 20-year pornography addiction–overnight–when God convicted him to do so to stay with his loving and forgiving wife. Other guysContinueContinue reading “I Was Worth It”
The Valley of the Shadow of Death
“Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” ~ Psalm 23:4 Death seems to be everywhere this week. I have heard of several friends of friends whose too-short time on earth came toContinueContinue reading “The Valley of the Shadow of Death”
Jehovah Jireh
Tonight during our church’s women’s Bible study, my friend Karen shared about the meaning of joy using four specific examples from Scripture. Although we don’t know each other well, I felt that each and every example–including the definition–were meant for me specifically at this point in my life. That’s a God thing, y’all! Karen’s definition:ContinueContinue reading “Jehovah Jireh”
Who Do I Want To Be?
Last night, I began my first official week alone in my new townhouse. First thought: panic! Second thought: I can do whatever I want! Third thought: Wait, what do I want? Of course, I had to mention it on my favorite social media site, Facebook. I got quite a few supportive comments, but my friend AliceContinueContinue reading “Who Do I Want To Be?”
The Power of the Journal
Words have power. Sometimes when we can’t speak the words out loud, we can still harness their power by writing them. Sometimes just reading the words of Scripture can speak their power into our souls. Words reveal truth. My writer-daughter says she often doesn’t know what her characters will say or do until the wordsContinueContinue reading “The Power of the Journal”
They’re Just Things, Right?
Only they’re not just things. They’re a piece of my life. They’re tied up with all sorts of happy family memories. As I sit here crying and packing up my grandmother’s china for long-term storage, I can’t help but remember all of the family dinners I attended and hosted. Dinners using fine china. Sometimes thisContinueContinue reading “They’re Just Things, Right?”
Collecting for College
This coming fall (gulp!!), my older daughter heads away to a 4-year college. You’d think I’d be used to the idea because this is what we homeschoolers work towards for 12 years, right? Well, my heart is not ready for her to go away, but I’ve already started getting her stuff ready to leave theContinueContinue reading “Collecting for College”
Unglued (book review)
Lysa TerKeurst’s new book, Unglued, was written specifically for me. Okay, maybe not, but it sure felt like it as I worked through it! Why is it that when I’m at church or out with casual friends, I can be Mrs. Calm, Cool, and Collected, but just let one of my kids leave dirty socksContinueContinue reading “Unglued (book review)”
Bethany LaShell 