Do you ever feel like your home gets out of control? When things get busy, my home can get messy, chaotic and stressful. It’s so easy to let the cleaning, the cooking and the relationships slide when life gets in the way. But honestly, having a chaotic home makes everything feel more chaotic. When I…
Do you remember being a child and having your parents force you to apologize to a friend or sibling? I can clearly remember the, “Tell your sister you’re sorry.” And my angry response through gritted teeth, “I’m sorry.” Of course, this satisfied some of the anger or hurt my sister had, but it still left…
I’ve spent a lot of time under the current of Satan’s grasp. I’ve been pummeled by his lies and swept into deeper waters where I felt like I was drowning. And throughout this time, I thought God had abandoned me. I thought I was left at the will of Satan and out of all my…
Welcome to Week #2 of the Sunshine & Scripture Tour! This week, I’m so excited to introduce you to Dani Munoz of Free Indeed.Dani offers beautiful insight and wisdom as we approach the call to tame our tongues. So often we think avoiding certain words is the only part of taming the tongue, but as…
Confidence is something I’ve struggled with for as long as I can remember. I was not one of those thick-skinned people that could take criticism and insults and roll with the punches. Sure, I’d laugh and act tough, but I’d go home seriously contemplating what was said. My heart would easily be affected by the…
How do we discern if that stirring feeling within is a feeling of discontent or a lack of peace?I’m going to assume that you work hard to stay content, no matter what you circumstances are. This daily struggle is harder for some. But we all have to strive to be content in a world that…
About two years ago I came to the conclusion that something needed to change in my life. My faith had fallen into a rut.I was going to church, praying, reading my bible, and yet I felt disconnected from God. As if I were just going through the motions.My life seemed to be a roller coaster,…
Do you have a loved one that has yet to find the hope and peace of Christ? It is a grievous battle, spending years praying for a loved one to find salvation. It is hard to pray for the lost, but even harder when it is the ones that we love most. I’ve fought this…
**This post contains affiliate links. Check out my affiliate disclosure here. I often struggle to truly be thankful and fully embrace joy, especially in times of suffering. I know it’s what we’re called to do and I know it brings immense peace and hope in the midst of trials, but for me, it just doesn’t come…
I’ll admit that there have been times in my life where I’ve been angry with God. Whether it was an unanswered prayer, devastating news or a prolonged time of suffering, the anger that surfaces often gets directed at God, making it hard to stand strong in my faith.This anger often leads to guilt and shame…