Photo Credit In March, my best friend hosted a mini-Quince party for her oldest. Turning 15 is huge in Cuban culture — with dance parties and big white dresses. Samantha’s style is more laid back and artistic, so she opted for a smaller party with friends where they painted on canvas. I visited…
Photo Credit It’s crazy out there right now. Are you feeling it? The punches to the gut keep coming in the headlines, and the home front is under constant attack, too. It’s hard to hold on to hope when your mind is cluttered with images of despair. How do you push back the darkness…
Photo Credit My husband I were verbally processing our emotions last night regarding an ongoing “situation” that has affected our family. Well, I personally think it’s impacted our family — I’ve lost sleep over it. I’ve vented on the phone to my best friend in a high-pitched screechy voice. I’ve confessed to God that…
Photo Credit I fought back tears as I hung up the phone. I’d apologized, even though I hadn’t said anything wrong. I tried to act redemptively, but her vinegary response had deflated my spirit. Rather than wallow in negative thinking for the rest of the day, I decided to press play on worship…
Photo Credit Some days, I just need a swift kick in the pants. The spoiled brat in me is ugly. I throw around phrases like “Why me?” and “I deserve better.” Yep. It’s ugly. My ugly entitled heart is displeasing to the Lord. I hate the pride that rises up within me. I surrender…
How are things going with [insert name of my tough cookie here]? she asked. “The same,” I responded. Nothing has changed. Her spiritual eyes are still darkened. She is seemingly deaf to the voice of the Lord. Her pace is steadily progressing on the road to destruction with no U-turn in view. So, I sit…