We all have situations in life that try to destroy our peace. Perhaps it is a health crisis, a financial crisis, a relationship emergency, or a hurting heart that comes up. Our first response may be fear. That’s natural. It’s ok to be afraid when chaos comes. It I have found that I can either … Read more
When I am going through a trial, like today, I try to write about it. It helps me get the feelings out. I seem to have so much more freedom when I just let the words flow out of my heart to the page. I guess that’s why I blog. It helps me to deal … Read more
I admit it. I am overweight. The ER called me obese. That hurt. I immediately started hating my body. Every morning I would wake up and speak ‘death’ over my body. I won’t repeat my negative thoughts here, I don’t want to give them any more power My thoughts were bad. I felt defeated. I … Read more
I thought I was having a stroke last week. I was so dizzy and I couldn’t read the words on a page, it kept moving. I got my husband up and Bob brought me to the hospital. After blood tests, EKG, CT scan, Chest X-ray, and exam they told me it was not a stroke. … Read more
New Year 2026 doesn’t feel loud to me. It doesn’t arrive with fireworks inside my chest or a checklist screaming “new year, new you.” It feels … New Year 2026: A Journey to Emotional Healing
My last post, Coping With Loneliness: A Personal Journey, dealt with my feelings about my current medical condition. I was frustrated and yes, lonely. But God knew that already. He heard my heart as I typed every word. Do you know what God did? He met me right where I was, in the middle of … Read more
How is life? Good? Bad? Somewhere in between? I get it. This life is full of trials and tribulations. Jesus told us this would happen: “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33 On … Read more
Last Sunday God gave me a vision during prayer time. This past month I have been praying for my family. I saw a warrior standing, holding up a sort of torch – this was the Light of Christ. Behind the warrior was a cloud of witnesses. They were drawn to the light and were coming … Read more
There are so many voices out there today. People, places, phones, computers, devices, etc. all competing for our attention. Not to mention the news, there’s one source that will keep you head spinning! I find it helpful to take a break and to find peace in the little things. I took my sister in law … Read more
As I sit at my computer today looking for words to share I have to admit it, I am exhausted. Lord, I pray, how can I write when my brain feels like mush? How can I function when I am not sleeping that great these days? God loves when we are truthful with Him. No … Read more
We are currently having our first snowstorm in Wisconsin. We are expecting 6-10″. Finally the kiddos can go make snow angels and sled down their hills. Snow was so much fun when I was younger. I didn’t mind the cold, the wind, or even all the clothes and boots you had to put on before … Read more
I am so tired of Covid. I really thought this virus would be over with. The media is in a frenzy. I can’t watch it much anymore. It just fills me with fear, not faith. Yes I am one of those people with pre-existing conditions. Covid would not do well with me. I confess, I … Read more