This is not this – No, it is so much more than this One January morning (yes, my Christmas lights were still up) I’m sitting quietly taking in the Nativity. Pondering. So much to ponder. In the quiet of that holy morning, God was saying, there is so much more than THIS. Truth be told,…

Are there people in your lives who have passed away that you sure hope they know the incredible impact they have made on your life? That would be my grandparents. If I had a way of sending a letter to Heaven, it would go something like this ~ Grandma and Grandpa: It’s been almost 13…

What – that isn’t my job? This current darkness that I’m in is so overwhelming at times – the struggle doesn’t make me question if You are real, God, it makes me question why I continue to keep praying. In this moment, I’m learning the biggest obstacle in my path is my PRIDE! God, I’m…

Our family lives for the county fair. Just like Homer Zuckerman in Charlotte’s Web, we pour our whole heart into taking projects/animals to the fair to bring home the top prize – a beautiful purple ribbon or banner. To attain these awards requires lots of time, dedication, tears, and some good old-fashioned yelling. Anyone who…

GRACE defined Who am I that the God of all grace Wipes the tears from my face and says, “Come as you are”? Matthew West Me on Your Mind I absolutely LOVE music! Words and melodies just resonate with my soul. One of my favorite songs is Matthew West’s “Me on Your Mind”. If this…

in humility may we surrender to HIM Seeking His will and not mine while Understanding His love for me means He wants only the best. Realizing His ways and thoughts are higher than mine. Reaching the point of saying, “It is well with my soul.” Enough of the fighting, the controlling, and trying to do this…