Straight Up: Messy Truth

Straight Up: Messy Truth

Faith in this Messy Life

  • Thankful for what isn’t

    Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18, NLT In 1990, country music artist Garth Brooks released a song titled “Unanswered Prayers.” In it, as with most country hits, he reflected on an old flame he once prayed to God would be his, […]

    January

    November 24, 2022
    Broken, Yet Beautiful
    gratitude, Prayer, suffering, thankful, Thanksgiving
  • “Smile more” is not working

    I had a conversation today with someone I treasure. Someone I see as a strong force, a usually joyful person. Someone going through a tough time, and still smiling. My thoughts as she expressed her frustration in her struggle, and her desire to continue to temper her growing anger were that she wore it so […]

    January

    November 21, 2022
    Like Jesus Does
    Brokenness, burdened, loving others, mental health, relationships
  • out of the fog

    Your own ears will hear him.    Right behind you a voice will say,“This is the way you should go,”    whether to the right or to the left. Isaiah 30:21, NLT In my daily travels recently for my current position, I have been blessed by the beautiful scenery offered by the mountainous terrain of the Blue Ridge. However, […]

    January

    November 10, 2022
    On Purpose
    calling, faith, Prayer, Purpose, seeking God, solitude
  • Consider your words

    Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragment to those who hear them. Ephesians 4:29, NLT It had been going on for days. Constant bickering. Name-calling. Arguing. The two had been fighting like toddlers. “She hit me.” “Well, he was making […]

    January

    October 5, 2022
    Loving Others
    Ephesians 4:29, gossip, love, loving others, relationships, words
  • A better way to honor change

    Do not let sin control the way you live; do not give in to sinful desires. Do not let any part of your body become an instrument of evil to serve sin. Instead, give yourselves completely to God, for you were dead, but now you have new life. So use your whole body as an […]

    January

    September 4, 2022
    Broken, Yet Beautiful, Uncategorized
    1 Corinthians 13, Brokenness, Christ-like, Grace, hope, Made new, seeking God, sin
  • Those who want the best

    In a conversation while watching TV, my husband and I reflected over the death of the TV sitcom. Streaming has killed mainstream TV, and the idea of sitting down with kids to just watch a family TV show seems dead. Gone are the days of shows like Who’s the Boss, Family Matters, and Growing Pains. […]

    January

    September 1, 2022
    What About Your Friends, You Are Enough
    Brokenness, friendship, Grace, growth, relationships, work
  • A peace only One can give

    “I am leaving you with a gift-peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” John 14:27 When you think of peace, of what do you think? Peace for many may be being at home alone with no kids, eating whatever […]

    January

    August 30, 2022
    faith, Grace, peace, seeking God
  • Stay strong and keep the faith

    I’ve been waitin’ for breakthrough, I’ve been prayin’ for change; I know You’ll work it all for good but how long will it take? I’ve been asking for healing and I’m not gonna lie I’m ready for the miracle, God, let it be this time. -Stay Strong, Danny Gokey I was expecting it. The turn of […]

    January

    August 23, 2022
    How Is Your Faith
    Brokenness, endurance, faith, Hebrews 11:1, hope, Prayer, promises of God, seeking God, strength
  • After the storm

    Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning. Psalm 30:5, NLT I had started the morning kind of down, and my gratitude list looked like this: Not the typical list of small, praise-worthy items I listed each morning during my moments of quiet and solitude. Just that first item to start. […]

    January

    August 21, 2022
    New Mercies Daily
    faith, gratitude, hope, joy, seeking God
  • Can We Celebrate the Set Free?

    The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure. 1 Corinthians 10:13, NLT I have been decluttering our home […]

    January

    August 14, 2022
    Reflections on a Journey
    addiction, encouragement, Freedom, Grace, judgment, recovery, seeking God, sober
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Inspiration and thoughts on God and faith, written by a simple human, navigating life through the messy and sometimes chaotic.

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