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As the biblical worldview is increasingly diminishing, the pressure to conform to culture is rapidly growing and strengthening in intensity. What was once widely accepted as truth and standard (such as biological sex and gender and marriage between one man and one woman) is now seen to be morally relative and comparative to how one […]
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This wasn’t part of my plan. This isn’t supposed to be my job or my responsibility. I am not qualified for this. I am not capable. I am barely able. I feel like I am hanging on by a thread. Pressed, squeezed, crushed. Every little bit of energy, focus, and motivation is being poured out […]
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The Better Mom: Growing In Grace Between Perfection and the Mess Ruth Schwenk Even though I’ve been a parent for 11 years now, I’ll be the first to admit that I still have no idea what I’m doing. Sure, I feel like I’ve learned how to multitask, change a diaper within seconds and balance a […]
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For as long as I can remember, I was looking for a way out. A way to escape, an opportunity to explore, a chance to be free. What was I trying to escape from? What did I want to explore? Why did I feel like I was locked and bound? What made me want to […]
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It’s calm and cozy here. There are toys strewn about and noises fill the air. Sounds of laughter, joy, excitement, and child’s play. Dishes fill the sink. Crumbs cover the floor. Paper, remnants of food, and other trinkets clutter the countertops while being held hostage by the stickiness of life. Despite what some may see […]
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I’m home. I feel safe. I have no worries because life is good and God is greater. I’ve spent all week locked in my protective little bubble of praise, worship and the Lord’s presence. Wrapped tightly in my coziest security blanket, I am covered with God’s love, hope, comfort and Truth. I am genuinely happy. […]
