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I thought about the world, It's suffering and pain. And wondered where you were, And if your hand still reigned. I listened to the chatter, Meaningless words shared in the hall. And wondered if you were with me, Lord over all. I wondered until my day was done, and stepped outside. And the truth that… Continue reading A Moment of Recognition

I was really struggling. The feeling of fear and anxiety was overwhelming, which is unusual for me. I could hear my mind on a loop and it wasn't a positive one. I had tried to talk to the Lord, but my heart was hard. I didn't know what to say or do anymore. I was… Continue reading Power in Kindness

I never really thought of it that way before. I was walking outside, the cold snow crunching under my feet. The brisk air was invigorating and soft, simple clouds streaked the sky. The sun was starting to set as the Alaskan days continued to shorten. To my right, cars were occasionally passing by on the… Continue reading Between Two Worlds

I felt totally at peace. My children were eating breakfast in the kitchen and I was sitting at the table smiling over at them. The golden glow of winter sunlight dazzled outside. I closed my eyes, smiling while the light warmed my face. I opened them again to gaze lovingly at my babies. I could… Continue reading A Moment In the Light

It didn't happen how I thought it would. I had made a plan. Everything was in place. Our second born child was due to arrive any day. It was 6 days past my due date when I went into labor, and I gave birth on the 7th day after I was due. I expected this… Continue reading God of the Unexpected

I was completely taken aback. I was reading in the book of Proverbs when I came across this verse, "By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded, And a gentle tongue breaks a bone." -Proverbs 25:15 Now, this could be interpreted a variety of ways, but what spoke to me was the second part: A gentle… Continue reading A Gentle Power

I don't know where it came from. But I was really struggling. In all reality nothing was noticeably wrong. Yet, I found myself in a state of need. I was tired and in need of energy. I was disconnected and in need of communion. I was uncertain and in need of stability. I was emotional… Continue reading Needle and Thread

It's happening. There is a lengthening to the days, and a warmth to the afternoons. The season is changing. Although not in the way you would expect. For me, springtime is not the only change to come as one season shifts to another. But very soon, our family will welcome another child into the world.… Continue reading Changing Seasons