Listen to the blog: Sitting by the fire, I have a pile of journals next to me. I enjoy re-reading past journal entries. As I reflect on my past musings, I notice a pattern that permeates almost every year. At some point in my conversations with God (all of my journal … [Read more...] about What God Does When I Finally Let Go
Prayer
Why Am I so Angry: Understanding and Controlling Anger
I hear words or noise, but I’m no longer processing their meaning. All I can focus on is the feelings rushing through my body. My heart is racing, the rhythm of it pounding louder and louder in my head. Heat builds in my chest, rising to my face. Flushed and tense—I am … [Read more...] about Why Am I so Angry: Understanding and Controlling Anger
Dealing with Complicated Emotions
A lot of times, emotions can be draining. They are the overbearing feelings that we experience in our lives at different moments. Happiness, loneliness, anger, confusion, guilt, and shame are all things that we can feel, and sometimes, those feelings can be a lot. They can be and … [Read more...] about Dealing with Complicated Emotions
When The Path Ahead Is Foggy
In our seasons of life, we experience moments of confusion about where our lives are headed when they don’t always seem clear. We have expectations of what we want our lives and plans to look like, but it’s not always what ends up happening; it can be confusing. Sudden Changes … [Read more...] about When The Path Ahead Is Foggy
Healthy Communication With God
Do you ever wonder how you can communicate better with someone you disagree with? Do you ever regret something you told someone? Can you remember words that made a difference in your life? Words can have a powerful meaning, and what we say can affect relationships positively … [Read more...] about Healthy Communication With God
Parenting a Challenging Child
Who is the most powerful member of your family? Could it be one of the children? If so, it isn’t likely the one who is excelling in his classes or running for student council. Rather, it is the one who is acting out, creating drama in the home, and exhausting both mom and … [Read more...] about Parenting a Challenging Child
