52 days of turmoil & chaos & stress & constant states of unknowns for my family are definitely being felt the last few days. In the beginning, it was easier to focus solely on Chris knowing the kids were ok. Now, it seems I’m continually broken. When I’m at the hospital, my kids weigh heavily… Continue reading Rooted in Christ
Joy is a Choice
After a rough few weeks, it was so great to spend an entire weekend with my kiddos! Over the weekend, I’ve thought a lot about “joy”; probably because I wasn’t feeling much lately. God is so kind in his patience with me & my lack of joy that he gave me 2 different people to… Continue reading Joy is a Choice
Panem et Circenses
Since I often have songs playing on repeat that feed my soul, this one by Lauren Daigle "O Lord" has been talking to me this morning: "Your strength is found At the end of my road Your grace it reaches to the hurting Still through the tears and the questioning why I will stand my… Continue reading Panem et Circenses
The Irony of Joy
1995’s Alanis Morissette’s “Isn’t it Ironic” song used to play on repeat in my car…I’d say on 8-track because that’s how old I feel at times, but I’m sure it was CD. (Anyone else remember the giant CD cases we all used to carry in our car’s, so we could listen to our music?!) Irony… Continue reading The Irony of Joy
From Revival to Restoration
Early on in our journey, I had numerous people talk about “restoration”: Restoration of Chris & our family; restoration of his health; restoration of his relationship with God, etc. In reading the First 5 app this morning, Nicki Marie Koziarz writes: “And each day God offers us a place of personal revival through the presence… Continue reading From Revival to Restoration
When Pre-Miracle Expectations Don’t Match Post Miracle Experiences
Most of my life I’ve judged the Old Testament Israelites pretty harshly. A moment here or there, I might be able to relate to a certain situation, but mostly, I remained befuddled at why trusting God was so difficult-after all, He parted the Red Sea for them; dropped manna from the heavens; brought water from… Continue reading When Pre-Miracle Expectations Don’t Match Post Miracle Experiences
There Might be Giants
This week I’m focused on how often my faith wanes when my post miracle reality doesn’t align with my pre-miracle expectations. Seeing God give a doctor a dream about Chris the night before he went into cardiac arrest & then use the dream as the catalyst for saving his life is a miracle. If God… Continue reading There Might be Giants
Well Done, Good & Faithful Servant
Have you ever Googled yourself? If not, or if it's been awhile, I highly recommend it. Doing so is an almost out of body experience to see your life (probably more than you realize) out there for anyone to read. When I Google myself, on paper, I look "good". You'll see articles quoting me when… Continue reading Well Done, Good & Faithful Servant
I Want to Be Different
If I was going to pick a theme song for my last few years...my reasons for starting a crazy venture with Rooted Leaders instead of staying in “Corporate America”, it would be Micah Tyler's song, "Different". I find myself hanging out at Discount Tires after taking Chris’s truck this morning, after realizing I need 4… Continue reading I Want to Be Different
Perspective-Don’t Just See the Nails
Perspective...there are more days than I care to admit that I’m too focused on my plans..my agenda...how life impacts me. Monday, was one of those days (to be honest, you could probably choose ANY day of my life to be one of those days). Monday, as I posted earlier, I realized my car desperately needed… Continue reading Perspective-Don’t Just See the Nails
God Moves in the Wasteland of Life
Isaiah 43:18-19 has been a foundational verse for me the last few years. There have been many times I find myself drifting back to “the good times”...times when on paper it looked good. It’s easy on days like today to only see the good & forget how empty those “good” days felt. Anytime we end… Continue reading God Moves in the Wasteland of Life
Standing Against the Schemes of the Devil
The last week have felt like a battle...illnesses, upon illnesses (when I’m, personally, battling 3 different ones at the same time, it kinda feels like a personal attack), new infections, low tires, bald tires, etc..over the past few days, I began thinking about this verse. What sticks out to me is the word “schemes”. If… Continue reading Standing Against the Schemes of the Devil
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