Four weeks ago today (I’m writing this on Monday) I found myself in an ER with dreadful stomach pain and sickness. It was like nothing I had ever experienced. It took several hours until I finally heard a doctor say, “Would you like something to help with the pain?” Once the pain was tolerable, my mind was freed up to wonder what on earth was happening to me? The doctor had ordered multiple tests, but they weren’t finding anything. Eventually…
After my son had his first seizure at 7 months old (you can read more about that here), the enemy kicked the door of opportunity wide open. I became more vulnerable as a new Mother, absolutely riddled with fear. That’s the moment he barged his way in, and locked claws on my brain. By the time my son had his second seizure and we realized this wasn’t going to be a One and Done type scenario, my mind began spiraling…
Hello World! This will be the first post in a 3-part series discussing the beast of anxiety. Just today I’ve been fighting the claws of anxiety that so easily try to latch onto my brain. I have a friend going in for surgery tomorrow, an awkward conversation hanging over my head that has left me replaying it over and over in my mind, plus another meeting coming up with someone that has me all jittery, and I don’t even know why….
After my awful nights sleep at the camp with my girlfriends, Chuck picked me up. As we were driving to my parent’s house, where our kids were staying, I was starving. I needed to eat. We saw an exit approaching where I knew one of my best friend’s lived. I asked Chuck if I should even bother calling since it was so last minute. He encouraged me to just try, and we got off the highway. Katie picked up right…
I definitely believe in miracles. I believe in divine appointments. I believe Jesus heals. Stories of this type of power show up in the Bible over and over, but I’ve also got stories of my own. My own two children are examples of miracles and healing. But, today I want to share about a very recent divine appointment. Let me start by sharing the backstory. For about a year now, I’ve been struggling with a physical issue. I’ve been to…
Hey All! I am SO happy to introduce you to a new guest blogger- Taylor Sharp! I know Taylor from our church’s youth group. She has such a heart for Jesus, and people. It’s a JOY to have her share with us today! “Humble yourselves, therefore under God’s mighty hand that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxieties on him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:6-7 In September of 2014, I was diagnosed with…
