Suffering with hope

Faithfulness: A New Year’s Resolution Rooted in Grace

New Year's resolutions. To some, that concept invigorates. To others, it's crippling, overwhelming, and a setup for discouragement. For many years, I’ve pondered what positive changes I’d like to pursue as a new year approaches. The nature of January first brings with it a sense of freshness and renewed hope. And with that, it inspires… Continue reading Faithfulness: A New Year’s Resolution Rooted in Grace

Suffering with hope

He Gives More Grace

The time has finally arrived! He Gives More Grace: 30 Hope-Filled Reflections for the Ups and Downs of Motherhood (Daily devotions for moms/ mums with children of all ages) is now up for pre-order and will release in just a few months! Are you a mom? Do you have a mom? Do you know a… Continue reading He Gives More Grace

Suffering with hope

Sustained in the Fire – A Miracle of Grace

“I’m thankful God that has sustained me, but sometimes I don’t want to just be sustained, I want to be delivered," I confessed to my husband. It’s difficult to admit such thoughts because as a Christian, I know that God is working in my trials and I do believe he has a purpose. But there… Continue reading Sustained in the Fire – A Miracle of Grace

Lyme Disease, Suffering with hope

Trust His Grace for Today

Pain comes with vengeance, no matter what's on the to do list or what plans were on the schedule. Whether it's physical, mental, or emotional, it can consume us, paralyze us, and rob us of all we expected life to be. Even if we have many other blessings, pain can taint reality and tempt us… Continue reading Trust His Grace for Today

Gospel living, Parenting

Weak Moms, Strong God (Desiring God)

Mother's Day has come once again. For some, it's a day filled with the precious gifts of dandelions and a handmade cards scribbled with "I luv you". For others, it's a day that stirs up a fresh sense of grief over infertility, the loss of a child, or the loss of a mother.  For me,… Continue reading Weak Moms, Strong God (Desiring God)