Seeking: Balance

You’ve heard of work-life balance, right? What about trying to find balance within yourself? We all have at least 2 parts to our identity at birth (child & boy/girl). As time goes on, we have new parts of our identity added while some parts change, and then there are some that will always remain. Some examples ofContinueContinue reading “Seeking: Balance”

Opportunities Await: Waiting on God

I just returned from a conference that gave me so much more knowledge and action items to take back with me when I return to the office. That being said, my future remains on my mind. While I am trying to remain open minded and open handed, I often drift off into what I thinkContinueContinue reading “Opportunities Await: Waiting on God”

Anticipating Eternity

Advent is defined as: the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event. the first season of the Christian church year, leading up to Christmas and including the four preceding Sundays. the coming or second coming of Christ. So we celebrate the Birth of Jesus during the Christmas season, but we also wait expectantly forContinueContinue reading “Anticipating Eternity”

Living Out God’s Story

Writing has been a love of mine since I was very young! I’ve always had a wild imagination and loved to make up stories. Before I could write I’d paint pictures and bring them to my grandmother telling her what was happening in the paintings. The saint of a woman she is created a watercolorContinueContinue reading “Living Out God’s Story”

Testimonies Set Ablaze

We cannot stay quiet! We cannot shy away from the uncomfortable conversation! We cannot let the negativity and darkness of this world silence us. When we as Christians don’t speak up, it shows complacency, lukewarm faith, and that we aren’t focusing on what truly matters…salvation in Christ for all! I’m not saying we should goContinueContinue reading “Testimonies Set Ablaze”

Where is the Hope?

For months, I have had a lot on my mind in regard to those who are hurting around me. When I find out someone I know doesn’t know Jesus or isn’t interested in knowing him, it breaks my heart. I always try to ask questions without seeming to pry too much. I just want toContinueContinue reading “Where is the Hope?”

In the Middle of Life’s Raging Storms

One morning this past week, our German Shepherd jumped in our bed before it was time for my alarm to go off, so a little earlier than preferred… but I digress.He usually only does this when there is a storm where thunder and lightning are involved. I’ve always had a heart for dogs who areContinueContinue reading “In the Middle of Life’s Raging Storms”

The Greatest Love Story

There are love stories and then there is The Greatest Love Story. My grandparents have what I consider a pretty epic and awe-inspiring love story; however the ultimate Love Story was written and given to us through God sending his Son Jesus to shed his blood and pour out his love to save us all!