Tag: Christianity

Your Beautiful Family: Different But Needed…

These three were the sons of Noah, and from these the whole earth was populated. – Genesis 9:19 When you think of your own family, you know well the make-up and dynamics of it. Some might relate to being a boy mom, single parent of teens, newlywed couple, adoptive parents, single or married with adult children, dad…

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June 1, 2023

Family Life

acceptance, adoptive parents, blended family, Christianity, community, diversity, faith, family, marriage, married with children, parenting, purpose, relationships, remarried, self comparison, single, single parent, society, special needs, widow
2023 Gift: Making New Memories

There are some things that we long to leave behind as we venture forward in 2023. Many are dealing with issues head on, have sought help if needed (spiritual accountability, counseling, mentorship, etc.), and sense a readiness to fully receive and extend the love of God in their new beginning. This reality was also true…

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February 21, 2023

Grief & Loss

Bible study, Book of Ruth, builder of home, Christianity, crisis, endurance, eternal hope, faith, family, God, grief and loss, grief recovery, healing, hope, Love of God, memories, mindset, Mommyhood Deconstructed, new memories, purpose, relocation, spiritual accountability, spiritual growth
Women’s Retreat Reflection: The Choice to Rest…

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28 So I did a thing… I spontaneously registered for a women’s retreat in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. It was being hosted by Esther’s Daughters, Inc. One of my sisters…

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July 20, 2022

soul care, spiritual growth

Bible, Bible Teachers, choices, Christianity, community, cost of living, decisions, Esther's Daughters, faith, Genesis 3, getaway, God, healing, home, hope, inflation, Jesus Christ, Mark 1, marriage, Motherhood, nature, Pennsylvania, Pocono Mountains, prayer, Psalm 133, recovery, rest, retreat, sisterhood, soul care, stress, Summer, unity, Wings and a Prayer, womanhood, women's retreat, worship
Prayer Walk Reflection: Forgiven & Restored

Recently, I had the privilege to walk the fitness path at my former school, The College of New Jersey. I love to prayer walk and am always on the lookout for paths to explore as a means to be alone a bit amidst the busyness of family, work, and summer activities. Those who know me…

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July 1, 2022

Devotion and Worship

2 Corinthians 5:17, Christianity, college campus, college student, faith, family, God, healing, Jesus Christ, July, marriage, prayer, prayer walk, reflection, restoration, salvation, soul care, Summer, summer break, TCNJ, teens, The College of New Jersey, worship, young adults
Letting Go of the Wheel…

Life can have a way of “sneaking” past us as we navigate the day to day activities and go through the motions of home, work, family, and other responsibilities. And if we are not careful, we can actually ”miss out” on what God is actually desiring to do in us and through us. As I took a pause in my…

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March 24, 2022

prayer, soul care

Christianity, control, courage, devotion, faith, goals, God, healing, letting go, meditation, plans, prayer, prayer walk, purpose, reflections, soul care, spiritual growth, spring, spring season, surrender
Perfect Performance Not Necessary…

How something so subtle attempts to sneak itself in the journey of grace – “the need to perform.” The journey of “grace” allows us to stumble, get up again, keep it moving, perhaps stumble again while asking for help, rebound, and the steps continue. The journey of “needing to perform” yields non-confession, stumbling without asking…

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July 30, 2021

prayer, suffering

1 Samuel 1, Christianity, emotional wellness, faith, God, grace, Hannah, healing, hope, Love of God, marriage, Matthew 11:28, mercy, perfectionism, prayer, safe spaces, shame, silence, stress, suffering, support, transparency, vulnerability