I've been thinking for weeks about how to write this post and what I should say. I have very exciting news to share, but I want to do so with a cautious heart. Some will be thrilled with this news, but for others it could be very difficult. And for that reason, many tears have been shed as I type this post. Tears of gratitude, but also tears of sorrow for those who are longing for what I now have. The News Travis and I are going from a family of two to three. We are expecting. I wanted to be cautious and sensitive with this announcement because I know there are women out there who are Continue Reading
A New Season: A Glimpse into my Heart Break
I've been sharing with you the things I wrote during the worst eight months of my life -- when the man who is now my husband and I had broken up. My heart was broken (as was his), we weren't talking, and the only things I could do to lessen the pain was to pray and to write. With Valentine's Day coming up, I know there are others out there who are hurting with the thoughts of hearts and love. For those people, I'm sharing these writings to hopefully spread some sunshine during such a dark time. This is the fourth installment of A Glimpse into my Heart Break. Be sure to read the other Continue Reading
Healing Playlist: Songs to Heal Your Heart
With Valentine's Day on its way and getting closer and closer, I was really feeling for those out there who just aren't feeling the love this month. I decided to share my writings from when I was going through my own break up and dealing with my own heart break, as a way to, hopefully, spread some sunshine for those who are hurting. You are not alone. You will get through this. This is the third installment of A Glimpse into my Heart Break. I think music speaks straight to our hearts a lot of the time. So when your heart needs healing or uplifting or maybe it needs the freedom to Continue Reading
Ways to Mend a Broken Heart
For Valentine's Day coming up, I've decided to share about the time in my life where I had a completely broken heart. Not the usual love post, huh? Well, my heart is aching a little for those out there who are struggling with this day, this month, this year. The people who have struggling relationships and especially those who have already felt the pain of it ending. I'm sharing things I wrote during my own personal break up. Be sure to read the first post -- Waiting for Morning, which explains more about the break up. This is the second installment of A Glimpse into my Heart Break, Continue Reading
Waiting for Morning: A Glimpse into my Heart Break
Valentine's Day is on it's way. Love. Love. Love. It's being shoved in our faces from all directions. I have a few posts about love in the works, but my heart is aching a little for those who aren't feeling the love this season. That day with all its red and pink and hearts and confetti and candy and kisses -- well, it can be really difficult for those who have recently had their hearts broken. It can be downright torture for someone going through a breakup or a divorce or even just someone who's relationship is on the rocks. And for those out there feeling that pain instead of the mushy Continue Reading
Hurting During the Holidays
Christmas can be an incredibly happy time. It can be full of joy and love and hope. But it can also be a very difficult time. It can be full of disappointment, sadness, hurting, and loneliness. I know there are people out there who are struggling this season. For some, the holidays don't seem so happy. Two years ago, I was struggling during the holidays. I know what if feels like to have an aching heart during what is supposed to be such a joyful season. For those of you out there who are hurting right now, please know you are not alone. I've complied a list of posts from others that Continue Reading
Ways to Fuel the Fire in Your Heart
For the sake of the world, burn like a fire in me. Light a flame in my soul for every eye to see. For the sake of the world, burn like a fire in me. As I sang these lyrics during worship at my church, the words stirred in my heart and God began to speak. As the song ended, I sat down and began writing on my bulletin. Scribbling what I was hearing God whisper to my heart. I didn't want to forget those words, and I knew it needed to be shared with you. Burn like a fire in me. Have you ever started a fire? There are three things needed: a spark or flame, oxygen, and some type of fuel. Continue Reading
Head or Heart: Which Should I Follow?
I was talking to someone recently about making certain dating decisions. She was stuck in a place where she felt she needed to choose between two things. She felt like her head and her heart were contradicting each other. I've been there before. Your heart says, "Go for it!" and your head says, "Whoa, wait a minute here." Or vice versa. Have you been in a place where you had to choose between your head or heart? It puts you into a chaotic situation, trying to figure out what is best. A lot of times, I think we feel like we have to choose to listen to one or the other -- our head or Continue Reading
A Letter to Guys Everywhere
A Letter to the Guys Hi guys. It's time we talk about all the women you know in your life. You know all those pretty girls you know? Yeah, you know. You are picturing their cute faces and nicely sculpted bodies right now. Maybe you are thinking of one particular girl, or maybe you have quite a few in mind. Each and every one of those girls — all your female friends, your girlfriend, your dance partners, the girl you met the other night, and all the girls you'll meet in the future — are way more than just girls you've met. They are all first and foremost your sister in Christ. She is Continue Reading