Grief is complicated. It settles in like a rock stirring up consequential reactions. Very similar to depression it can make it hard to move. Grief can even be triggered by a positive change. But for me this time it’s stirred up as I reflect on October…The anniversary of my moms death and when mine and… Continue reading Grief
Triple Threat for my Soul
“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life." Confucius I am back! It has been basically a year since I have used this blog as a platform to write and share my story! This past year, 2020, created many DETOURS for my life and for the majority of the world due to COVID.… Continue reading Triple Threat for my Soul
It is not goodbye, but see you later…
There are moments in life that you sink in and savor and others that you know it is time to get up and go. Excited for what God has in store but also anxiously waiting for things to settle down again. There are moments in life where you take your foot off of the pedal… Continue reading It is not goodbye, but see you later…
LENT Me Be Honest
As a Christian we are told to read the Bible and to MEDITATE on what is written. When you meditate on truth it is transformative and your mind can experience revival. Amen. About a year ago I re-committed to doing devotional time every day. I started in the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke & John) and… Continue reading LENT Me Be Honest
Mental Trick of the Week
Sometimes life can feel lonely. It is easy to think of who is NOT there for you and what people are missing. If this is you today take some time to sit and write down all the people you DO HAVE as supports and as cheerleaders. Thank God for who he has blessed you with.
What is your Passion?
Mental Trick of the Week
We have all heard it, Thoughts create your feelings that create your behaviors. God the inventor of positive thinking reminds us to meditate on all things positive. So if you are feeling particularly negative today make sure you have your favorite verse, quote, or song lyrics visible. As soon as your thoughts pour in, pour… Continue reading Mental Trick of the Week
It’s just not who I am…
I was full of excuses when it came to my “experience” as a Christian. There were many times I would use my melancholic, serious, and realist personality to explain away why I did not experience God like how I perceived other Christians to. On the flip side, I would look at those Christians who were… Continue reading It’s just not who I am…
Hummingbirds, Coffee & Jesus
Some of my favorite memories growing up include trips to my Grandparents hunting cabin. It was an escape with two of my favorite people. We had camp fires, tree swing, bow & arrows, woods to explore, and of course an outhouse. We would go every summer, maybe more. My Grandma LOVED hummingbirds. She would have… Continue reading Hummingbirds, Coffee & Jesus
Mental Trick of the Week
Schedule 5 minutes of worry time a day. Yes you read it right. Whether you worry or struggle with anxiety, telling yourself “when” you can worry is more likely to happen than telling yourself “not to worry.” Allow yourself that time each day to process and end in prayer. So what do you do when… Continue reading Mental Trick of the Week
A Repurposed Life 