When It Just Seems Hard

Sometimes it seems that  things are only going downhill.  One problem after another arises, and we feel so helpless.  We can’t physically do anything to fix it, and its easy for skepticism and negativity to start surfacing.  Prayer and time spent with God is our...
There Will Be No Regret With Obedience

There Will Be No Regret With Obedience

Sometimes choices are tough. You stew over which direction to take, and many times it would be simple and comfortable to justify the choice that would suit you best.  But, deep down, you know that is not the decision that would honor God.  I get so caught up in my...

#dabbler

I’m a dabbler.  If you are a dabbler, you know exactly what I’m talking about.  If you are not a dabbler,  you probably still know exactly what I’m talking about, but you are rolling your eyes a little.  This is how you know you are a dabbler: 1. You...

It’s Worth It

Braveheart, Gladiator, The Last Samurai and The Patriot are some of my absolute all time favorite movies.  The common denominator?  Courage, bravery, “strength and honor” (I did that for you true Gladiator fans (Sam  Erisman and James Lorenzen)). The...
The Horrible Loss of a Pet

The Horrible Loss of a Pet

I just feel…raw.  All the blog books say not to share personal things in your life because no one wants to hear.  I think that’s stupid.  How do you connect if you don’t share struggles and get personal.  My dog got out today.  You can read how we got her here.  I put...