I have been crying on and off for the past two days. A local woman drowned her two youngest children in a bathtub after dropping her oldest child off at the bus stop. One died, and one is still in critical condition as I write this. She has been charged with homicide and a whole host of…
I go through seasons in my life where I have no energy and I feel empty. There are moments where I just feel like my head is in a fog. I overeat to fill up. A full belly temporarily helps me until my tummy gets grumpy. I drag my feet to get work done. In…
Image from Movie Frozen It takes courage for you and me to be brave enough to share our stories. You may or may not struggle with depression. But more than likely there is something that you are walking through that is difficult. Whatever that is, it does not define who you are. I struggle with…
Most recently, God has shown me the opportunities I have been given to teach my children, but so many times I rush right past it. I give instructions like this: “Clean your room.” “Call your Grandma and tell her thank you.” “Get off your electronics now.” And on and on … the instructions we…
“Mommy can we please have a tea party?” my little four year old girl asks me. “Why of course we can darling!!!” She leads me to her room where two tea cups sit on her play table. Sitting side by side, we just are, talking about whatever. We do this kind of thing quit often.…
My heavy feet took one slow step at a time from my bed to the bathroom. It seemed like a weight was on my back when I tried to stand up straight to see myself in the mirror. My pale face made me feel so empty. When I reached for the make-up bag, my hands…
.Depression can be scary when feelings do not make sense. Life circumstances get exaggerated when confusion twists things around in our complex mind. Sometimes depression causes a hurtful reaction to stressful situations. The most stable and sure thing in my life is that I belong to God. For the next three Wednesdays I will be…
My husband and I would both agree that a new chapter started in our life when our first born son entered the world in July of 2008. No longer were we just us. We became parents who immediately fell in love with our gift sent from God and instantly our hearts lit up with love.…
My ideal desire for the church is that abusive leaders seek council, admit their wrong, and apologize. The leader should step down for a season to reestablish trust and allow time for healing. Victims receive counseling and support. In the end everyone forgives. I know it’s easier said than done and that’s why…
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