Faith

The Struggle Is Real

The Struggle Is Real

This may not be the most touchy-feely picture to see on a Tuesday morning, but I couldn’t help but see a life lesson screaming from this sight the other day! Dan and I were sitting by the pool, catching up on life after his return from his mission trip to Mississippi, when an ant nonchalantly…

Keeping Focus

Do you ever have those days where it seems like nothing is going right? When Dan leaves, it always seems as if there are just odd things that happen, but they never fail to test me, try my patience, and my faith. Really these things are minor. Truthfully. But when added together, with an already…

A Listening Ear

God always has a way of offering perspective, no matter what life situation you are in. This moment to many may have seemed like any ole conversation and maybe rather minor to some, but it was this conversation that God used to give me perspective and open my eyes and heart to situations I walk…

Glancing Back

Proverbs 3:5-6: 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.   I can’t help but think of this verse, as I reflect on that fact that we have now been back in Michigan for a month! To look back…

Sign Me Up

Another appointment under the belt! Today my mom and I drove to the University of Michigan to meet with the transcatheter surgeon, to determine if this would be a possible route for me to have surgery (via the groin). After going over my history, it was determined that this is not a possible route, due…

Strengthened With Power

I’m sure you’ve been there. You are in a certain situation in life and you wonder what God’s word has to say. Not that we are trying to “test” God, but in a given moment, you wonder what word He has for you, at that time? Well, today I opened up my Bible to do…