Faith and Trust
Stories of faith and trust.
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When You Want to Quit Fighting Spiritual Battles
Imperfect people living in a fallen world provide a perfect environment for dissatisfaction to fester. What do you do when you want to quit fighting spiritual battles? Spiritual battles come in all forms and degrees of intensity. Regardless of the reason, sometimes we grow weary and want to quit. Have you ever wanted to quit going to church? Raised in a Christian home, I’ve been going to church my whole life. But there was a time, when I was determined I wasn’t ever going back...
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Trials and Purpose – Guest Post by Paige Snedeker
"Trials and Purpose," written by my sweet friend, Paige Snedeker. Even though a rare disease took her sight, hearing, and mobility she has found her purpose.
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The Fears & Joys of Adoption (Part 2)
What’s the adoption process like? I’d compare it to waiting in line for your first-ever roller coaster ride. While waiting on the sidelines, you watch the experiences of others. Your desire to do it is beyond measure. However, there’s a constant tango taking place in your stomach as excitement and anxiety argue over who will lead. Ahh…the fears and joys of adoption. Here is part two of our family's love story.
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The Fears and Joys of Our Adoption Journey (Part 1/2)
Are you considering adoption? In honor of Adoption Awareness Month, I’d like to share with you a few of the fears and joys of our adoption journey. Perhaps they’ll encourage you if you’re considering adoption. It’s understandable to experience some apprehension. Many uncertainties emerge.
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Trusting God Through a Miscarriage (Part 2 of 2)
by Sally Matheny October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. In my last post, I shared with you the excitement of my third pregnancy and the devastation of a miscarriage. Today, I want to encourage you by sharing another portion of my miscarriage journey. If you’re dealing with an infant or pregnancy loss, you already know some days are hard. Really hard. I promise you, it will get better. I hope you’ll find encouragement here and in a resource I’ve included at the bottom of the post. And, if you’re someone who has never experienced a miscarriage, and are at a loss of knowing how to help someone…
