Proverbs 31 OBS – Straight Up: Messy Truth

Being a Mom is Tough…Period!

on July 16, 2014July 16, 2014 By January 13 Comments

"The world is full of women blindsided by the unceasing demands of motherhood, still flabbergasted by how a job can be terrific and torturous." Anna Quindlen Last week, I shared my heart about the struggles, heartache, misunderstandings, and even envy that can come with being the caregiver of an autistic child. While, I don't regret [...]

This Is Just The Rehearsal, Honey!

on May 2, 2014May 2, 2014 By January 1 Comment

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12 I don't handle inconvenience well. Or, let me rephrase that…I don't handle daily nuisances well. And, of course-God knows this. I mean, [...]

So That My Pain Would Be No More

on April 24, 2014April 23, 2014 By January 9 Comments

Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God's throne. Hebrews 12:2 Why, Lord? So many times we ask this question when we are trying to make sense of our circumstances. We ask God why he would allow His children [...]

You Can’t Get Over the Mountain If You Are Having a Pity Party at the Bottom!

on February 13, 2014February 12, 2014 By January 12 Comments

I am going to be honest. Tuesday was not a very good day. Whatever peace I had in the midst of my struggles, was slowly attacked by the devil, and was a thing of the past as I got home and snapped at anything and everything in sight. Technology issues had wreaked havoc on my [...]

Slowly Making Peace With the Face In the Mirror

on February 6, 2014February 5, 2014 By January 11 Comments

I absolutely hate taking pictures. Actually, let's rephrase that. I absolutely hate having pictures taken of me. I, like many women, have the occasional gripe about my appearance in the morning, and I don't always think the woman staring back at me in the mirror is unattractive. So, it must be something about the flat, [...]

Satan, Back Off! I’m a Child of God!

on January 30, 2014January 30, 2014 By January 12 Comments

"Stay alert! Watch out for the great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour." 1 Peter 5:8 That devil...oh, he is a sly one. Just as God knows our strengths and weaknesses, the devil does as well. He seeks us when we are at our most vulnerable, [...]

One of My Favorite Verses

on January 16, 2014January 16, 2014 By January 10 Comments

I recently joined an on-line Bible study sponsored by Proverbs 31 ministries at the urging of a fellow Christian sister. During the study we will be reading and reflecting on the book Made to Crave by Lysa TerKeurst. I had read the book at a church bible study previously, but cannot honestly say that I [...]