It’s creeping up on seven years since my first marriage ended in a heap of trauma, tragedy, and pain. The road from there to here has been difficult. To say it’s been bumpy would be trite and an underestimation of our journey.
But that same road led me to a new love. And that was pretty terrifying. Continue Reading
“In an ever-changing world, you can be certain of one thing: you are adored by God.”
Addressing such challenging topics as friendships, social media, and dating, Adored: 365 Devotions for Young Women demonstrates over and over how valuable each of us is to God. There’s a thoughtful devotion for each day of the year including a Bible verse and thought-provoking writing dealing with real-life issues. Continue Reading
Okay, friends, it’s November. How on earth did that happen so fast?? I’m in Michigan and it was literally 70 degrees a week ago, and yesterday it snowed. Snow. That’s a naughty word in my book. I don’t love it. I sometimes like snow when it’s non-threatening and looks pretty, and my family is safe at home with proper snacks and a lovely movie to snuggle in and watch together.
As soon as the calendar changed to November, I said to myself in disbelief, “Next month is Christmas!” I don’t really want to know how many shopping days I have left because I can feel the pressure to prepare already. I have bought exactly zero presents so far. I’ll get it done. I always do. Continue Reading
Well, not love exactly. But what I thought was love and commitment and marriage and a person who would one day get their act together. That is what almost killed me. That person is who almost killed. Continue Reading