I haven't wrote a Thankful Thursday post since September! But just because I wasn't writing a post about it, doesn't mean I haven't been thankful. There have been tons of things to be thankful for. We have really been in a season of joy. Seasons change though. I do feel like we are transitioning into a new season. It doesn't mean we can't be joyful in this new season, but it's going to be different. I feel like it may be more challenging. That means it's even more important to see the sunshine, remember your blessings, write down what you are thankful for, and be grateful for the little 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
Words of Encouragement
The past year has been rough for me. For those of you who don't know, I went through a break up. The beginning of the year was spent grieving the loss of the love of my life, his wonderful family, and all my dreams for our future. It really was a loss, because I handle break ups by pretending that person doesn't exist — completely exiling them from my life. It's a defense mechanism I use. It's the only way I know how to diminish the pain — even if it's just a little bit. I kept praying for God to make my feelings for him fade, but it was a prayer God never answered. I prayed for healing, Continue Reading
Seasons Change
I told you this blog was a place for me to share my ups and downs with you, a place to tell of my sorrows and joys. So I want to tell you about the seasons I've been going through in life. At the beginning of 2012, I was in a season of sorrow. There were many aspects of my life that contributed to my sadness. 1. In December, a very important relationship of mine ended. It caused most of the sorrow I felt during this season. The memories seemed to haunt me and the "what if's" or "should have's" clouded my mind. It took a very long time to accept my new circumstances of singleness. And the Continue Reading
Special Delivery: How God Created You to be a Mailman
As much as you may think this blog is about me, it's actually all about you. See, God has given me this passion for writing and, depending on your opinion, a talent for it too. But He didn't give it to me for me. He gave me the passion and talent for you. Yeah, YOU! And you have passions, talents, skills, and gifts that were given to you for someone else too. God doesn't give us these things for ourselves. He gives them to us to use for His purpose and glory in order to further the Kingdom of Heaven. The Special Delivery Analogy God is the post office. We are merely the postage Continue Reading