We weren’t meant to live stressed out, depleted lives. We all must manage difficult and demanding responsibilities on occasion, but our seasons of busyness should be precisely that–seasons. If we’re constantly rushing about, always checking and rearranging our to-do lists to squeeze one more task or one more minute in our days, and especially if […]
Often, it’s the good things, the “God things” that most keep me from Him. It’s sad how easily my heart becomes swayed. One would think I’d learned by now, that I’ve become adept at putting effective guardrails in place and being extra diligent to guard my heart. But so often, busyness and pride and selfishness […]
For some, dreams come easy. Most of us want to feel significant, to know we’re called to something miraculous and eternal. But others have long since lost that childlike expectancy and have traded thoughts of what could be to settle for what is. Maybe an opportunity came that felt so right, so us, our hearts […]
Thank you for your transparency Jennifer. Your words were an answer to prayer for me in dealing with a loved one who has chronic pain. Will you please pray for us as well?
Absolutely, Kelly! I’m sorry your loved one is in pain, but what a blessing that they have you! My husband often says, “I wish I could help you more.” (Though he helps me bunches all the time!) But I always respond, “Help me focus on the good; on joy, on blessings, on fun things ahead.” Never underestimate the power of friendship and humor to lighten a heart. 🙂