There comes a time in everyone’s lives when you find an obstacle in your path. Now the obstacle can be as small as a pebble or as large as a boulder. Regardless of the size, we have a few options for how to move past the barricade. You can go over it and leave it behind you. You … [Read more...] about Facing the Barricade in the Road
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4 Lessons I am Learning as a New Parent
The last several months have been by far the most rewarding yet challenging, exhausting yet joy filled months of my life. In September I gave birth to my first child, a sweet and happy little boy who has brought me more joy than I can put into adequate words. While the transition … [Read more...] about 4 Lessons I am Learning as a New Parent
A Cheerful Heart can Revive a Crushed Spirit
It is often easy to lack cheerfulness in your life. There is so much to be upset about that you forget all the good things. The lack of faith in God in society.The homeless and hungry throughout the world. And for many of us, even the unnecessary complaints make us grumpy … [Read more...] about A Cheerful Heart can Revive a Crushed Spirit
Fearing the Future
We go through a million phases in life: childhood, adolescence, college, marriage, kids, empty nest, retirement. I’m on the cusp of empty nest. For years I’ve watched my friends cry rivers over their kids leaving home. This year it’s my turn (my eyes are getting a little sweaty … [Read more...] about Fearing the Future
How To Be the Best Version of Yourself
If God created you and doesn’t make mistakes, why are you, me, and the other billion people on social media, in church, hanging out with friends, all trying to be something we are not, someone we are not. The constant search for identity in the world leads us to the … [Read more...] about How To Be the Best Version of Yourself
Perspective
Fortunately, or unfortunately, our own perspective has the most impact on our peace, joy, and mental health. One person’s fortune is often another’s misfortune, the difference only being perspective. The rundown of life events across any ten people, myself included, puts … [Read more...] about Perspective