Holding Heartache & Joy in the Same Hand
August 26, 2026There’s this big misconception out there that faith is a straight line from a “dark place” into the sunshine. Where once you’ve got God on your side, the messy feelings just poof away. But if you’ve lived through even one week of real life, you know it’s never that simple. The truth is, the Christian life is a wild, simultaneous mix of “this is wonderful” and “this is really hard”. The Paradox of “Sorrowful, Yet Always Rejoicing”The Apostle Paul put it best when he described himself as “sorrowful, yet always rejoicing”. He wasn’t having an emotional flip-flop; he was describing…
Buckle Up: The Sacred Roller Coaster of Life!
If life were a theme park ride, I’m pretty sure I’d be the one in the front row with my eyes squeezed shut, alternating between screaming in terror and laughing hysterically. It’s been a season of whiplash, a literal roller…
A Front-Row Seat to a Miracle: Welcome Theo!
We had a date marked on the calendar. We had a plan. But if my years walking with God have taught me anything, it’s that God’s timing is rarely our timing—and His ways are always infinitely higher. Our sweet grandson,…
Turning the Page to a Season of Joy
For the past several weeks, this space has been a sanctuary for my broken heart. Writing about Pepper, processing the agonizing silence of her absence, and sharing the battle between my head and my heart has been a huge part…
10 Ways Pepper Reminded Me of God’s Love
I thought I might have moved on this week and write about something other than Pepper, but alas, here we still are. Walking through the waves of grief that are still hitting hard! When God blessed me with Pepper, I…
The War Between My Head and My Heart
I thought I understood how grief worked. I thought that after the initial shock wore off, the sharp edges of losing Pepper would start to smooth out. But if I am being completely honest with you, which I do try…
All the “Firsts” Without Pepper
I knew the “firsts” were going to be hard, but no one warned me just how hard they would hit! When you lose a pet who was woven into the very fabric of your days for eleven years, grief doesn’t…
When the Comeback Gets Derailed by Heartbreak
I was ready. I had finally brushed the digital cobwebs off this blog, found my password, and written about stepping back into this space with fresh purpose. I was excited to connect with you all again and sit across our…
Embracing Vulnerability: My Blog Comeback Story
After a long hiatus from blogging due to life's distractions, the author returns to reconnect with readers, emphasizing vulnerability and connection over perfection. They share insights and invite conversation.
Where Is God When You Need Him?
The short answer……right next to me.The longer answer….. As I sit here in front of my laptop for the first time in (several) months, it feels strangely comforting. As though I am meeting with an old friend. A friend whom…
Blessings In The chaos!
In my last blog I shared how life was a little tough at the moment!Selling our dream home and continuing health issues have been a constant challenge this year. But you know what?It’s not all bad! I don’t share the…
