Back in my day, I felt like our goal was to find someone to build a life together. You know? It wasn’t about having everything together and then merging lives; I wanted someone who would walk beside me and together we would make our lives one. I didn’t want to move into “his” house. I … Continue reading Marriage
Category: Musings
Friends
A good friend encourages you to be better. A great friend pushes you over the edge. My wonderful friend dared me to start writing a blog. I’m still writing and still enjoying what I learn. I don’t plan out what I’m going to say; I can’t really do things like that. Everything I post is … Continue reading Friends
If…then
It’s what makes life fly by so fast: the hurry up and wait: the ‘if-then’… If I can make it through Saturday, then… … When I found out I was expecting my fourth child, putting it mildly, I had many thoughts…timing was crazy, in the middle of losing both my parents and just everything seeming … Continue reading If…then
Demons
I’ve always struggled with depression. I don’t think that will ever change. It feels just like any addiction, no matter what, the outcome is the same. But lately I’ve been thinking. And I’ve found a new point of view. It helps that I’ve been reading my Bible day and night, through and through. It says … Continue reading Demons
Life Musings
Maybe it’s just me… I get busy doing things around the house. You know, picking up things laid down, just running around trying to tidy up a little, not full on clean. That’s a whole other story. I have this conversation going on in my head…you know where you are asking why can’t s/he just … Continue reading Life Musings
Law
Psalm 1 “Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly,...” Oh Lord, do I fail… “nor standeth in the way of sinners, Nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.” So much, Lord, do I fail you… I feel like I stay in the counsel of the ungodly and I … Continue reading Law
Wages
I underline many verses in my Bible, but occasionally a chapter will jump out at me. It is these times when I circle the chapter number instead of marking all the verses. Job 14 is one such chapter. The first and second verses are full of meaning that strikes me in ways I cannot begin … Continue reading Wages
Life Happens
Life is funny sometimes… I mean you can make plans and have things just so and then life happens… Praise God, life happens. Every day is a miracle. Every moment is a blessing. Every breath is a gift. Cherish every bit of life. Find happiness in your walk with God. Find joy in your family. … Continue reading Life Happens
Job 14
“Man that is born of a woman Is of few days, and full of trouble. He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: He fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not.” Job 14:1-2 KJV We have few days on this earth. Why do we worry so much and strive so much? Not … Continue reading Job 14
Take a Moment
I want to take a moment to thank the Lord for His endless mercy. I am undeserving yet He is full of grace. I know my crimes against Him are numerous. I know I am guilty of neglecting Him and turning from Him. I know I was one of those whose actions nailed Him to … Continue reading Take a Moment