Am I Unwanted? (9/2/22)

Am I undesirable? Is there something wrong with me? Why doesn’t anyone want to be my friend? A wounded heart whispers behind shameful eyelids, wondering, wandering inside a pain-drained homebody built on the sand of confusion. It’s a lonely home where we all dwell at some point, sunk into emotions that rally the hurt, the … Continue reading Am I Unwanted? (9/2/22)

A Food Addict’s Confession (8/22/2022)

Confession brings healing. A step in the right direction. Even if it’s just one. I am both a creative and a numbers person, so the biblical significance of numbers is never lost on me. August, the eighth month of the year, already lends itself to fresh starts—new school years for many, a sign of autumn, … Continue reading A Food Addict’s Confession (8/22/2022)

Sweet Surrender (8/17/2022)

I wear a necklace called “Surrender,” a person on their knees with their arms lifted and hands open together, a person ready to release all that they are, to give it all heavenward, to give whatever He needs to take, and to take whatever He needs to give. “Renew” and “surrender” were God’s focus words … Continue reading Sweet Surrender (8/17/2022)

A Reputation of Living Life Well (8/12/2022)

Last year I felt compelled to intently ask the Lord for more wisdom and knowledge of the Word of God, a prayer that I still continue. I desired to be able to read and study the Word on my own without beginning with outside sources, trusting that whatever He showed me came directly from Him … Continue reading A Reputation of Living Life Well (8/12/2022)

Three Essential Premarital Choices (8/6/2022)

In light of the marriage conference that we will host this fall, I have been digging into scripture for wisdom regarding choices we all must make in our lives, leading up to marriage, that will define the rest of our journeys. Whether we are single, married, widowed or divorced now, we face the same requirements … Continue reading Three Essential Premarital Choices (8/6/2022)

“Look at You, Jesus!” (7/30/2022)

"Take pleasure in what humbles me? I’m not there yet. My struggle with my weight has kept me humble throughout my entire life, but I’m not sure that I can say this struggle has brought me joy."

The scale of my Scale, Part 2 (3/27)

Since my last post, the world has met its evil twin and now finds itself begging to be an only child. Between covid-19 and the political chaos that ensued, our lives have changed forever on a global scale. We may never return to formal normal, but there are some things that will never change—Sin—and a … Continue reading The scale of my Scale, Part 2 (3/27)

The scale of my Scale, Part 1 (2/27)

I seem to recall an image or a movie of sorts where person “A” has one extended arm and hand holding back person “B” by their forehead, while person “B” tries with all their might to swing at person “A;” however, person “A’s” arms are longer, so person “B” cannot reach person “A’s” face or … Continue reading The scale of my Scale, Part 1 (2/27)

The Awakening Grace Project (1/27)

This week on March 4th, Alex and I will celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary. It blows me away to think of all that has happened in these fifteen years, but even more so the life that has transpired this last year alone. In March of 2019, two very distinctive events took place that shaped me … Continue reading The Awakening Grace Project (1/27)

The Comeback Victory Lap (40/40)

This post marks my 40th blog post in my quest to write 40; it is my Victory Lap to celebrate not only that, but also reaching two other goals by my 40th birthday. That includes reaching my wedding weight and raising $2,000 to build a house in Peru! Today I give God the glory for … Continue reading The Comeback Victory Lap (40/40)