Posts filed under: Growth

The Ache of Fall: Our prayer through the season

As the leaves begin to change into fiery reds and golden yellows, and the crisp mist of coming winter begins to chill our bodies, our hearts begin to seek warmth through......

The Fear of Letting Go

It was a beautiful morning. The sky was bright blue and the sun was shining. Yet, my heart was slowly breaking. We made our way to the Zona Rosa recruiting......

Nail the Colors to the Mast

What’s up Girlfriends?! I want to tell you a story and talk about Jesus! We are indeed a Navy family. If you cut us we will bleed blue–Navy blue right......

A Redefined Day

I looked with dread at the day circled on the calendar. The anniversary of my father’s death was imminent. Other than my husband, my dad was my greatest cheerleader and......

Living Faith Strengthens One Day at a Time

Life in the military brings moments that test our faith. Deployments and war zones are challenges of faith for both active duty and families. The military experience is riddled with days of......

One of Those Weeks

It’s been one of those weeks. I know you’ve all had them–those weeks when we feel pulled a million different directions, we run like crazy all day, and then we......

Finding My Calling

Colossians 3:23-24 says, “Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord and not for men, knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from......

Deep Roots

  Yesterday was a heavy yard cleaning day. My sore muscles this morning are reminding me of all the hard work we did yesterday. Our new home was previously occupied......

Together

  We are two peas in a pod, you and I. Really we are, but I don’t feel that way sometimes. Why? Well, for the same reasons you do. Let......

Keep Going – Part 2

On Monday, we talked about how God taught me the lesson of perseverance and continues to do so. You can read it here. Today we get to look at two......