Tagged with Proverbs 3:5-6

When I Didn’t Want to Follow

When I Didn’t Want to Follow

We hold onto big words like “Trust God.” Faith is easy when life is easy. Faith is easy when things go our way and we have need of nothing. But what about when it’s not? What about when what seemed secure is shaken and knocked off kilter? Finances become tight, loved ones suffer and the … Continue reading

When you don’t like the ride you’re on

I’m one who likes to be in control– the planner of the schedule – the writer of the menu. I’m one who doesn’t particularly like “surprises” in the journey. I’m reminded of those amusement park river rafting rides.  The ones where we sit in the large round inner tube with 6 to 8 seats with a wheel in … Continue reading

When we can’t handle it all

I have a confession to make. There is a saying in Christian circles that has always bugged me. Every time I hear it, I cringe. “God will never give you more than you can handle.” That is not true in my life. I always have more in my life than I can handle. If I … Continue reading

Follow the Pattern (Five Minute Friday)

Happy Friday everyone! We are linking up with Kate Motaung and the Five Minute Friday gang. We link up here and share together on our writing prompt for the week. This week’s prompt is: FOLLOW GO Frustration was mounting and it just wasn’t making any sense. “I don’t even understand how to do this!” I … Continue reading

Finding Your Fit Without Having a Fit

On Thursdays, my kids ice skate with their homeschooling group.  They skate, while I chit-chat with other moms. Matthew is skating this year.  He’s still learning and moving slow so my olders (as I call my 3 older teens) take turns with him; skating him around the rink and cheering him on. Last week, I decided to get some exercise and skate with Matt.  Years … Continue reading