We all know the empty nest means change. What we often don’t understand is the importance of the transition. You don’t just step into a new season of life without a time of transition. There’s a process of letting go of old thought patterns and habits. Letting go of expectations and routines. And with […]
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, […]
Loving From a Place of Loss
Love is a powerful force. As parents, we love beyond what we ever knew we could. The flow seems endless even through hard seasons. And then one day when our sons and daughters grow up and move on, part of our heart retreats inside to grieve and process. While this is a normal and often […]
“What if?” Challenge #3
Quick question: Do you find yourself looking over your shoulder a lot? Thinking about what it used to be like? Wondering, What if we could just go back? Sometimes our biggest “What if?” battle is with the past. We have a long list of might-have-been’s, and could-have-been’s, and should-have-been’s… always leading back to the same question. “What if…?” It’s normal when you’re in […]
“What if?” Challenge #2
Hey there! Welcome back. So, how did it go with the first challenge? Were you able to visualize a new beginning beyond the ending you may be facing, or have experienced? Did you give yourself the freedom to dream a bit? To see beyond the awkward transition to the possibilities of a new season? In case […]