Psalm 100:4, "Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise." When we come to God in prayer, it's so natural to lead with our needs over thanksgiving. The burdens feel urgent in the moment. The situations feel heavy. But I've learned that one of the most powerful ways to begin is not with … Continue reading Deeper Prayer Life
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There is purpose in your pain.
the message below is an excerpt from my book. yes, you heard this correctly.... book in the making. Nobody signs up for suffering. If you could skip the pain, you probably would. But suffering has a way of shaping us, deepening us, and bringing a kind of growth that comfort never could. And even more … Continue reading There is purpose in your pain.
Reading our Bible is a must.
If it take you becoming the "family pastor", then do it by example. I was having a conversation recently with a family member because he was reading a passage in the Book, and he was confused about something. He asked me to explain it to him. So I did, the best I could.He was like, … Continue reading Reading our Bible is a must.
God is constant.
A Piece of Me - Series Even in the chaos. For years, I lived as a "reformed perfectionist" trapped in a cycle of the "go-go-go" overwhelm. I was miserable, lost, and running myself ragged trying to keep up with the demands of the woman's world - around me. I tried to "hustle" my way to … Continue reading God is constant.
Glory-Teller
"My grace is sufficient for you." ~ 2 Corinthians 12:9 I've sat alone in the bathroom on the floor, back to the wall and just begged the Lord to take it away, and He said, "My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness." So now, I am glad to boast about … Continue reading Glory-Teller
The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me on the journey along with our little family as I share the story of our life, my cancer story, living with twins and more. I hope you find our family blog as "good company" and revisit with us often. Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak … Continue reading The Journey Begins