People always say to learn from the past, but sometimes the past is too painful to look at. We all have things that we’ve done that we’re not proud of, and we’ve all been through things that we wish hadn’t happened. There are times that these mistakes and circumstances can loom over us like a…
Tag: Christian living
Wishful Thinking
I wish I could do that… I want to have a body like theirs… I have to do whatever I can to change… Why is it that whenever I see someone who has smooth skin, toned arms, or beach wave hair, I feel the need to do everything in my power to become just like…
Treasured Truth
When I was little, my dad helped my brother and I memorize Psalm 23. I remember piling onto my parent’s bed in the evening so that we could sit and work through the verses one at a time. I couldn’t tell you why my dad chose that particular Psalm, but I can tell you that…
Honey Sweet Words
"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me." I'm sure that by now, all of us know that that phrase is, in fact a lie, because often it's the words that people throw at us that hurt the most. They find a way to burrow deep into our hearts, festering…
Rinse and Repeat
Our minds can be like the wild west. There are no rules or sheriffs, and whatever thought or idea is the most powerful takes control. We get built up and torn down repeatedly within the same day by what we allow to take up residence in our heads. But as Christians, we aren’t meant to…
When Our Plans Don’t Prosper
Do you ever feel like you're wandering through a forest without a compass? There's a new path everywhere you turn, but you have no idea which one to take or how to get back home. The enormity of the forest swallowing you whole until you feel utterly lost and alone. That's what I feel like…
Moments Matter
Last night I was awakened by the most incredible lightning storm scoring through the night sky. I stood in front of my window, staring into the darkness entirely in awe of the light show the Lord was putting on. I am no more in awe of the Lord than when I see His power displayed…
Who’s Sitting on the Throne?
Have you ever seen a child when they finally get the toy that they've been asking for? They get so excited, and after a quick thank-you, their entire world is wrapped up in that one toy. Nothing is more important…until something newer comes along. And while we might laugh when we see this quick turnover…
Your Lost Love Won’t Be Your Last Love
I am a hopeless romantic at heart. I swoon and cry through every cheesy romantic comedy and cheer at the end of a book when the main characters get together. I love love and the beauty that comes from a healthy relationship. For as much as I love fictional couples, I’ve only ever been in…
God Will Provide
“God will provide,” I repeat to myself as I open up this month’s vet bill. “God will provide.” I squeeze my eyes shut to try and distract myself from the fact that this is my client’s final session with me before I send them out into the world – healing, ready… but leaving me with…
