Category: Trust

Trusting the Love of God

Out sweet baby doesn’t know anything outside of what we tell her and what she experiences. At this point in time, here is what she knows (and sings proudly all the time):…

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My Year with Postpartum Depression

I never expected this part of motherhood. In the months it took leading up to my sweet daughter’s birth, I imagined so many scenarios. I imagined what she would look like, how…

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When Hard is Best

Yesterday I was attempting to change my squirmy daughter out of her soiled diaper (and clothes, let’s be real). She was not having it. There were screams. Tears. Lots of wiggles. She…

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Lessons from Rachel

This week, we are embarking on a three-post study about the lives of two famous sisters: Leah and Rachel. Today, we are going to start with the younger sister, Rachel. Tomorrow, Leah.…

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How To Be Lead By God

Psalm 31 is a fascinating text. Most commentators believe that the backdrop of the text is David being persecuted (and pursued!) by Saul. What a difficult time period that was, right? David…

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Use My Weakness

Monday was all about realizing who we’re not. When we stop focusing on ourselves and our own strength, that is when the strength of God comes in and accomplishes the big things.…

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Crushing Defeat

When I think of the word peace, I pretty much think of the opposite of war. I guess I’ve always been taught that those are the extremes – peace and war. But…

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Live Hope, Give Hope

So many people have been abruptly taken from this life lately. A boy from college, a girl from high school. A mom. A dad. And I have cried and prayed and hurt for…

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Be Anxious for Nothing

It’s been an eventful weekend for my family. If you aren’t privy to what’s happening, here was my Facebook status Friday evening: My dear Christian family: I am so thankful for all…

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My Life Is Crazy Right Now

I’m not really a reader. Now, before all you reader-y people out there start thinking I’m one of those people who didn’t read a book last year, that’s just not true. I…

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