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Sometimes it’s loud and obvious. Sometimes it’s quiet and sneaky. Sometimes it happens without us even realizing it. And sometimes it catches us off guard until we are knocked down and staring at it straight in the face. It is persistent. Cruel. Ruthless. Like waves that keep coming and going, crashing and thrashing. It is […]
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It was so far down. I had completely forgotten about it. Covered with emotion, progress, strength and perseverance. Aged by years, matured with time. Tucked away and safely hidden within my soul, it has been buried deep inside the pit of my heart for way too long. It. Not a treasure to be found nor […]
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Faith Forward Family Devotional By Ruth and Patrick Schwenk As my children get older, I am constantly seeking ways to connect and apply the Gospel to our everyday living and interactions. Our church does a fantastic job of supplying monthly devotional material that is both age appropriate and relatable to the children’s ministry’s monthly theme. […]
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Jordan Feliz Say It I am not going to hide my bias – I am a big fan of Jordan Feliz’s music. I gravitate towards upbeat music, especially music that is easily danceable. It is no wonder my ears perked up when I first heard Jordan Feliz’s, The River, playing on the radio several years ago. […]
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It’s different here. Far different than any other place I’ve ever been before. It’s rocky, bumpy, and full of both steep climbs and long plateaus. It’s hot and dry, dusty and dirty, but oh, so breathtaking. At first glance, I appear to be by myself, uncomfortable, confused, and unsure of where to go. But looking […]
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My family has a small obsession with M&Ms. Plain, peanut, peanut butter, almond, brownie batter, crispy, pretzel…give us all of the M&Ms! We don’t discriminate! Moreover, we buy every seasonal pack that releases and aren’t afraid to try limited flavor variations either. Sure, we eat them as sweet treat on their own (I often store […]
