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Turning 40.. (Gasp!)
Posted on December 3, 2022 Leave a Comment
As I am sitting in my living room this sunny, yet brisk December day, snuggled up in a fluffy blanket my sweet friend bought me, by a cozy (completely fake) fire, sipping on the most amazing cup of afternoon coffee, I catch myself reflecting on life this past year. I am going to warn the […]
“Why Can’t You Just Leave?”
Posted on August 31, 2022 Leave a Comment
I was sitting across the room from someone a few days ago and was broached with the question, “why don’t people just leave?” This isn’t the first time I’ve been asked this about toxic churches. A very good friend of mine, when she first heard my story, asked me the same thing. “Why didn’t you […]
Cycle Breakers
Posted on May 25, 2022 1 Comment
I am not even quite sure how to begin. There are so many thoughts going on in my mind recently. With the reports of the scandals in the SBC and the school shooting in Texas yesterday claiming the lives of several innocent victims, it seems like the bad news just keeps coming. What is going […]
Strong Roots
Posted on October 3, 2021 Leave a Comment
To quote a friend of mine, family can be a “tricky thing”. As time marches on, everyone spreads out, moves away and begins their own lives. The more involved we become with our own branch of the family tree, we end up communicating with the other branches less and less. We all have the tendency […]
This Is Not Our Battle
Posted on September 19, 2021 Leave a Comment
The battle is not yoursGod said, “It’s mine.”The battle is not yoursGod said, “It’s mine.”If you’ll stand, stand and seeHe’ll show up on timeThe battle is not yoursGod said, “It’s mine.” Did you ever sing this song? I remember this song bringing down the house when I was younger! People would dance and shout proclaiming […]
Confessions of a “Strong Woman”
Posted on May 15, 2021 2 Comments
The last week has been an emotional roller coaster of sorts. My oldest child attended her last day of high school, so right off the bat this mama is a wreck! However, aside from the normal day to day, a few other things happened to cause me to still be awake at 12:32 AM, because […]
The Goodness of God
Posted on May 9, 2021 Leave a Comment
It’s been a while since I have word vomited on you guys! I hate that, I would love to sit down and write all day long, but you know, life. My daughter and I were talking this evening about learning to hear God. I am so proud of her and her walk with the Lord! […]
Modernized Christianity? Yes Please.
Posted on January 31, 2021 Leave a Comment
I walked into church this morning, more accurately, I dragged myself into church this morning, still nursing my morning coffee that I hadn’t hadn’t yet had the time to drink. This has been one crazy week in my house and I am emotionally, mentally, and physically drained. So after I ushered the herd of kids […]
A House Divided
Posted on September 30, 2020 1 Comment
If you live in the US, (or enjoy reality TV shows) you probably watched the presidential debate last evening. Can I just say, wow, that was tragic. No matter what side of the stage you were rooting for, I think it is safe to say, nobody really won here, neither opponent, nor the American people. […]
When Things are too Painful for Words
Posted on September 6, 2020 Leave a Comment
Those of you who have followed my blog for any length of time should be familiar with my blogging process. When an ah-ha moment hits, no matter the subject, I write about it. This is one of those moments. As I was lying down waiting for Jereme to get home from a night out with […]
Finding My Freedom, Doing My Life 