calling, doubt, dreams, fear, gifts, goals, planting, pride, seasons, trusting, waiting

Waiting for Spring

For we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. ~Apostle Paul The last few weeks I’ve been digging. It’s the season to plant bulbs for the spring, but I was not digging in that kind of dirt. Instead I was digging down deep into …

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anxiety, children, drivers license, fear, peace, prayer, Trust, worry, worship

Stop. Drop. Look Up: Advice from a Mother of a Teenage Driver

I’ve been through this twice already. Shouldn’t it get easier? Two children have successfully learned to drive, and we all survived. Yet here I stand at the threshold of one year closer to retiring taxi duty, yet I’m filled with bitter-sweet emotions and a tad bit of worry. I don’t want to worry so… I’m choosing to stop worrying, drop to my …

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death, doubt, faithfulness, fear, God who sees, provision, rejection

Is God’s Provision Right Under Your Nose?

Early the next morning Abraham took some food and a skin of water and gave them to Hagar. He set them on her shoulders and then sent her off with the boy. She went on her way and wandered in the desert of Beersheba. When the water in the skin was gone, she put the boy under one of the …

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anxiety, breeze, bugs, confession, fear, nature, puppies, trusting God

Fear of Fear

Jack (the puppy) and I couldn’t decide if we wanted to be inside or outside this morning. If we were inside, I was a little on edge watching for his signs to go out. A few weeks ago he required more sleep and took a nap while I wrote my blog, today he is rather busy, totally awake and bored…therefore, writing …

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belief, choosing, faith, fear, grief, new, Trust

Friday Faith/Trust

Update on puppy: He slept in his crate last night. Lauren took the midnight shift potty-break. I took the 5am. The cat is still spooked, but no longer looks like she is going to eat him. Drew is still breathing. But the pup has no name; nothing has fit yet. I’m still a little shocked at this scenario. And thankful. Maybe I …

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