Blog
JOY DOESN’T SINK
Click here to listen! The attack was big - real big. It was the middle of the night in a hotel room in a different country. I was laying in the bed with my husband holding my body tight and close, praying over me. I was hysterical. Weeping. Sobbing. Broken. So much...
Joy Bringer or hypocrite?
Click here to listen! Is she a Joy Bringer or a hypocrite? If you've ever had this thought, don't worry, I'm not offended and frankly, I'm not surprised. It's natural to wonder if someone who claims to be a Joy Bringer is really one who brings joy. So, which is...
An open apology letter to Peter
Dear Peter, I realize you will not actually read this letter, but it's with a sincere and humble heart that I write it anyway. I have been arrogant, callous, and flat out rude! It's no secret that you liked to talk. In fact, you're kind of known as one who speaks...
Propelled by joy
Everything felt strange. Nothing about today was ordinary. Nothing about today was going as she had thought it would, and with every passing hour things seemed only to get worse. An eerie quietness settled over her as she stood at the base of the hill, powerlessly...
The joy of FOMO
FOMO Fear Of Missing Out. It's real. Have you ever experienced it? When all your friends are going somewhere great and you're stuck at home with the sick kid, the big project due tomorrow, or without any money to put gas in your car. The isolation shouts, "They're...
The Best Day Ever Challenge
What do you do when your day just sucks? I'll tell you what I want to do...NOTHING! I count the moments till I can be home with my husband and zone out on the couch with the current binge-watch of choice, and then sink deep into a sleep that will quicken the dawn of a...
Why I don’t let my husband do anything
Yup, you read that right. I don't let my husband do anything. Before you think I'm the world's worst wife who has a slave instead of a husband, you need to hear the inflection. I'm not saying, I don't let my husband do ANYTHING I mean, I don't LET my husband do...
The sexiest thing about him
Let me begin by stating that my husband is not perfect. You might read this and think, “He’s amazing! Is he for real?” Let me assure you, he’s real. I know I won a prize. And trust me, I’ve been on the other side so I appreciate the gift of an amazing man! However,...
STOP SINGING NEW WINE!
There's a song we sing at our church (and I am sure many of you sing it as well) called New Wine by Hillsong. At first hearing I was captivated and deeply moved. It has a beautiful sound and a powerful message of surrender. I get caught up when I sing it and think,...
The reason I’m offensive
"Hey, can I talk to you for a minute? I have to confess something. I haven't been able to stand you ever since I started coming to this church. There is something about your perkiness and your energy that just rubs me the wrong way. When you are up on the platform I...