I’m so encouraged by how Biblical narratives give us so much insight into the lives of God’s people. We are introduced to great men and women, who are used mightily by God in the unfolding of His wonderful plan of redemption. These men and women are people of great faith, courage, and strength. We read… Continue reading Be Encouraged!

I’ve had many seasons plagued by depression and anxiety since my parents’ and daughter’s death in 2011. However, some of the darkest days of my life were the weeks after my last blog post. For several weeks, day after day, I was living in constant fear and anxiety. I was overwhelmed by an ongoing crisis:… Continue reading When Darkness Seems to Overcome

This is the most difficult post I have written. August 16th  is the 7-year anniversary of my family’s death. Although I have shared about my loss and the tragic events that took place, I have been relatively private regarding the legal aspect of this journey. However, recent events have compelled me to speak up and… Continue reading Forgiveness

Throughout the month of July I’ve been studying and reflecting on God’s goodness. As I shared in my last post, this is a characteristic of God that I sometimes struggle with. I’ve realized that much of my doubt comes from my limited understanding of God; my inaccurate perception of what is “good”; and the enemy’s… Continue reading Seeing God’s Goodness

My husband and I got married in November and in January we learned that we were expecting. Our hearts were filled with joy and gratitude. Soon we shared the wonderful news with our loved ones. Again, moments of joy and excitement that could barely be contained. However, as the weeks went by, something in my… Continue reading Experiencing Joy Again

Anxiety. I am always amazed by how quickly it creeps in whenever I experience an unwanted change or something that I perceive to be negative. Before the death of my daughter and parents I was not really prone to anxiety. Don’t get me wrong, I worried about things. At times even lost sleep over them.… Continue reading Coping With Anxiety

  A common advice this time of year is that we carve out time for introspection. We are encouraged to slow down, express gratitude for our blessings, take inventory of the past year, and set goals for the upcoming year. We are encouraged to ask questions like: “What were my biggest accomplishments?”, “What lessons did… Continue reading Reflection for the New Year

The issue of doubt has been heavily on my mind these days. It’s triggered by some stuff I’m personally working through but also by a couple of testimonies I’ve heard recently. In my own experience I know that it is possible to grow up in church, be actively involved, read and memorize scripture, and yet struggle… Continue reading Digging Deeper When Doubting

How can anyone think that this is all there is? As I drove past the funeral home this afternoon, I remembered that day, 5 months ago. I remembered my thoughts on that dreadful day. I was so afraid as I went up the steps to the front door, afraid I was not going to make… Continue reading Journal Entry – January 12, 2012