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His wavy, blonde hair was damp and tousled, and his cheeks were flushed. I couldn’t help but smile at both signs of a quality afternoon nap as he reached for me to pick him up. I pulled him into my lap, then leaned back on the barstool. He snuggled in...
Lately my anxiety has been at an all-time high. I have always dealt with anxiety my entire life, even as a child. I absolutely believe some people are more neurologically prone to anxiety, I am one of those people. Though that is true, I still believe God wants to walk...
Since being diagnosed with Lyme disease about four years ago, my body has been in a daily wrestling match with chronic pain. Some days are easier than others, but my pains are usually present to some degree. Though we have every reason to believe the Lyme is gone (praise God...
Most nights when it’s not too cold or rainy, our family of three walks down to the shore nearby our home. Sitting on the rocks or wading in the water and letting the cool breeze brush over our shoulders is my new favorite way to end a hot summer day....
There were 101 reasons why a March getaway with my husband didn’t make sense—the kids’ spring activities in full swing, a weighty trial with one of our kids, a pivotal time of transition in our church, financial cost, preparation for a conference I was speaking at in a couple of...
