Why Is Letting Go So Hard? How many of us struggle with letting go? I know I do. Even when I think I’ve moved on from something, I still find my mind circling back to it, replaying conversations, decisions, or disappointments. Recently, I told Joe that he needed to shake the dust off his feet and move on from…
Fear Is Universal The Bible is full of commandments, and if I’m being honest, I’ve broken most of them at some point. But there’s one commandment that I find especially challenging to follow. It’s not one of the “Top Ten,” but it’s repeated over and over throughout Scripture: “Do not fear.” When you search for…
The Scars We Can’t See Years ago, I had gallbladder surgery. My symptoms were sporadic, flaring up every three or four months, so I put off the idea of surgery. It seemed silly to go through a major procedure for something that didn’t bother me very often. What I didn’t realize was that my procrastination…
Let His Light Shine Through You The other night, I went outside with Lucy Lu, my dog, so she could use the bathroom. It was one of those cold, crisp nights where the stars were scattered across the sky, twinkling brightly. The beauty of the night caught me off guard. I turned on my flashlight…
Every year at Christmas, I love revisiting the story of Jesus’ birth. It’s a story we’ve all read or heard countless times, but each time, I find new lessons in its timeless beauty. This isn’t just a story about angels, shepherds, and a bright star; it’s about faith, obedience, humility, and trust. This year, I…
My husband and I recently bought a new car. Every time you get a new vehicle, there’s a learning curve that comes with it. I’ll admit, I’m not one to read the owner’s manual, so it took me two years to discover one of the features of my last car. Most of the new features…
The other day, I was messaging back and forth with a wonderful lady who had the most beautiful name—Payne. I commented on how unique it was and told her I absolutely loved it. This led to a fun conversation about the story behind her name, and we eventually got on the topic of my name….
After living in the same house for over 30 years, moving to a new area is both exciting and overwhelming. It’s not just about packing boxes—it’s about sorting through decades of memories, belongings, and emotions. While going through this process, I’ve realized how much extra “weight” I’ve been carrying, both physically and emotionally. Moving Forward…
Dream Big: From Mustard Seed to Mustard Tree Have you ever felt like your dreams or faith were too small? I recently listened to a sermon that challenged me to dream big—even when it looks like nothing is happening. It started with a familiar analogy: the mustard seed. At first, I almost clicked away because…
How is it already November? I could swear I was celebrating a New Year only a few weeks ago. As I sat trying to remember what had happened during the year, I realized it was a whole lot of the same ole, same ole. Apparently, I’ve been living my life on autopilot. Going Through Life…