Sweet and Simple Things of Life
Sweet and Simple Things of Life
There are seasons in life when things look so bad that we can’t help but ask, “God, how did I end up here?” Nothing is going according to plan. Doors close instead of opening. Circumstances feel unfair, even cruel. We…
This season, my thoughts have been lingering on Mary. Not the serene, halo-lit Mary we often picture in nativity scenes—but a real, young girl. Engaged. Dreaming of her wedding day. Looking ahead to her future with anticipation and excitement. I…
Friendships have never come easily to me, especially when I was young. I was a shy kid, too scared to initiate a conversation. So, my strategy has always been to be quiet till someone noticed me and took the first…
When I was in college, studying to be a Physiotherapist, a classmate once asked me, “Why do you call it ‘good’ Friday when your God died that day?” This was an excellent question for me – someone who wanted to…
It’s been eight months since we began homeschooling our two girls. It was a balancing act in the initial days—getting a new rhythm in our home, doing my best to give my kids a well-rounded education, and juggling other home…
I love that I have a full life. I have my family, my church, my small business, my blog, my friends. I am truly blessed and busy. I love that I have a community to be a part of. But…
“Unfortunately, I don’t believe your article is a good fit for us at the moment…” A short while ago I submitted an article for a possible publication. I felt like I had a really good shot. Days passed, and I…
(If you are struggling with severe anxiety, that is affecting how you live your life, please seek help. In my post today I am only addressing the general worries of life that are faced by everyone.) I am a worrier.…
“He withdrew…to a solitary place.” Matthew 14:13 Time alone with the Lord is a good thing. How do I know that? Because Jesus did it. During His time on earth, Jesus was intentional about spending time with His Father. Jesus…
“Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good, and so train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure, working…
