Despite. Initially, I thought it was a negative word that implied a struggle, a difficulty, a challenge to overcome. But after stewing on it and wondering how God wants me to apply it in my life, I found despite to be a positive, faith-filled word. A turning-point, change-of-perspective word. … Continue readingLove, Despite
Can I share with you one of my biggest struggles? It’s patience. Having patience both with my children, but even more so with myself. I see my own faults and inadequacies when I am caring for my children with disabilities, magnified and enhanced. It’s as … Continue readingGranting Myself Grace & Resting in God
I was mistreated. It happened while I was on the jam and jelly aisle looking for fig jam- it is fab-u-lous with brie cheese and crackers. So, there I was searching rows of jams and jellies, when around the corner swings a buggy full of … Continue readingWordy Matter
“Be still.” Really? I have so much to do, places to go. Again, “be still.” Through a number of places and people, God has been telling me to “be still” this year. I am notorious for being late. My family of origin is usually running … Continue readingBe Still
I once went to Confession years ago, and as I divulged my many transgressions, I still felt helpless. Typically, I am at peace and have a sense of relief after having let out all that baggage and a cathartic sensation overtakes me, but not this … Continue readingPatience, please.