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01/15/2021 By Amy Layne Litzelman Leave a Comment

When Life Falls Apart

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  Life falls apart for each of us sooner or later. At least it feels like it. Pressure builds up and seams give way — mentally, physically, relationally, financially, spiritually. What you do in the immediate aftermath is important. If you throw up your hands and pitch it all away, valuable landmarks from your past […]

Filed Under: Empty Nest Tagged With: expectation, humility, perseverance, relationships, spiritual growth, transition

11/09/2019 By Amy Layne Litzelman 10 Comments

Why You Need More Than a Miracle

Why You Need More Than a Miracle

  How many times have you prayed for a miracle? A dozen? A hundred? Too many to count? Maybe you prayed for yourself, or for a friend or family member. Perhaps you sought God for a change in circumstances or a change in attitude. Whether you ask for intervention in your emotional or physical health, […]

Filed Under: Empty Nest Tagged With: divine encounters, friendship with God, hope, miracle, spiritual growth, transition, trust

07/15/2019 By Amy Layne Litzelman 10 Comments

Getting Honest with Yourself

Honesty with Yourself

  Honesty is not always easy, especially with yourself. You can go years dodging issues, telling yourself all the many reasons why it’s better to not rock the boat. Pushing the pause button and being honest with yourself is not only courageous, but the first step to freeing yourself from the burdens you’ve been carrying. […]

Filed Under: Empty Nest Tagged With: hearing God, honesty, hope, humility, letting go, spiritual growth, truth

04/18/2019 By Amy Layne Litzelman 4 Comments

Empty Nest: Another Chance to Conquer Fear

Empty Nest: Another Chance to Conquer Fear

  I blew up last night. Anger burst up and out of me before I knew what happened. Sure, there was a trigger. Something that might frustrate anyone, although I don’t get frustrated so much anymore. But it threw me into orbit and I didn’t see it coming. And I would have never guessed that […]

Filed Under: Empty Nest Tagged With: Be Still, faith, fear, friendship with God, hope, self-care, spiritual growth, trust

10/15/2018 By Amy Layne Litzelman 4 Comments

“What if?” Challenge #6

What If? Challenge #6

There’s nothing like deep-from-the-gut laughter that catches you off-guard and nearly knocks you to the ground! Laughter that is pure changes the atmosphere, inside and out. It makes you feel fully alive. When Matt and I were newly married, something he’d said or done made me frustrated. As I stood at the kitchen sink washing dishes, […]

Filed Under: Empty Nest Tagged With: expectation, hope, joy, laughter, priorities, spiritual growth, what if

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