Christmas is over and the new year is upon us. In some ways, it’s crazy to me that this year is over. It’s gone by so fast and so many things have happened. Significant Moments of 2018: 1. I submitted my first book proposal 2. My husband and I bought our first house 3. We moved into said house and …
It’s Never What You Expect: Hope in the Midst of Disappointment
Last week’s post was all about life rhythms, that they’re a something that God uses for our good. Even though we should embrace whatever season we’re in right now, it’s okay for us to long for something more, especially in the face of disappointment. In reality, until we get to heaven, we’re always going to be longing for something more. …
Easter Reminds Us God’s Plan Rarely Looks Like Ours
I realize that at 28 I’m far from old, but the older I get, the more I realize that God rarely does what we expect him to. Sometimes, we try to plan out what we think he’s going to do. We try to look for signs of what he’s up to. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that necessarily. …
Maybe It’s Just Not Your Year
Last week I wrote about things you should do after you get engaged, if 2017 went out and 2018 started with a bang and a cloud of love and happiness. That’s not everybody’s story though. There’s this great song by The Weepies called “Not Your Year.” Not going to lie, it’s been my theme song on occasion in years past. …