For the past couple years, I have been choosing a word to represent my new year rather than making resolutions. Last year, I chose the word "purpose" for 2012. I wanted to put purpose into everything I did. Now looking back on 2012, I believe my word was actually "healing." I spent most of that year being healed by God, having my heart mended. And once I was healed, I received great restoration and joy. For 2013, I've pondered over several words such as change, adventure, joy and journey. All of which seem to describe what 2013 will probably be filled with. But I decided not to go with any Continue Reading
Big: Taking God Out of His Box
Who used to watch Veggie Tales? Does anyone remember this song: "God is bigger than the boogie man. He's bigger than Godzilla or the monsters on TV. Oh, God is bigger than the boogie man, and He's watching out for you and me." I sure remember that song. It immediately came to mind when I sat down to write this post. And it is completely true. God is BIG. I think we — pretty much all the time — underestimate God. We have no idea how big He is. We don't comprehend His love, forgiveness, power, mercy, jealousy, knowledge, compassion, ... the list can go on and on to include every one Continue Reading
Mind-Blowin’ Love
Now that I'm in a relationship, I promise not to post a million blogs about being in said relationship. However, this one is going to be about that a little bit. What can I say -- I'm in love. Having Travis back in my life is weird. Not a bad weird. But an I-can't-believe-this-is-real weird. Sometimes, while driving or laying in bed or getting ready for work I start to think about how crazy it is that Travis loves me. Sometimes it feels mind-blowing to know how much he loves me and cares about me. And I think about all the things I don't even like about myself — my pointy ears, my Continue Reading
The Beginning of Our Love Story
I'm writing this post because this blog is a place for me to share my joys and sorrows. I want you to know my love story, which includes both joy and sorrow. I hope this story helps you see some sunshine. The Love Story Begins A love story started quite some time ago. Some of you know most of the story, some of you know parts of the story and some of you know none of it. It's a long story, so I'm not sure what all to share. But let's focus on the most recent parts, and I'll try to quickly summarize the rest. I fell in love with a guy while I was in college, and he fell in love with Continue Reading
Perfect Timing: Encouragement While You’re Waiting
If you follow me on Facebook, you know I have been sick this week. Fever, headache, tissues all over the floor and medicine next to my bed. I've been sleeping with a cough drop in my mouth every night to try and soothe my throat enough for me to get some rest. Monday was the worst day of the week for me. I went to work even though I was sick and did as much as I could that day. I went to the doctor only to find I have the same thing I've had three times now in the past few months. Unfortunately, the doctor couldn't tell me what was causing it or what I could do to prevent from getting it Continue Reading
10 Secrets to a Happy Marriage
Someone recently asked me to write a post on marriage. My immediate thought was, "Me? But I've never been married. I'm nowhere near marriage. I don't know the first thing about marriage, including how to have a happy marriage!" But this person said they needed some sunshine in that area of their life, and I feel like God's given me this job of helping others see sunshine. Plus, I also thought about Moses, and how he felt totally inadequate for saving the Israelites, but God was like, "Yo Moses, I'm a burning bush. Take off your sandals, and go do what I tell you to do because I AM." Continue Reading