Author/Speaker As we study pages of Scripture together, we will see it never shy away from pain and suffering. I help others find hope in grief and trauma b/c I've been through my fair share. Book: Freedom to Feel is coming out this spring Check out the resources I offer below and sign up for my newsletter!
For When You're Finding it Hard to Pray
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Hello!Welcome to Thoughts at the Kitchen Sink, where we untangle the lies we believed and replace them with His truth. It's where real life meets our real God. It's women getting real and raw with each other to live out the gospel. I’m praying this will be a sacred place where I share my wrestling from my kitchen sink. My prayer is our brokenness will help each other, and maybe it will provide a bit of healing. I promise to be authentic with you in writing about my journey of desperately wanting to walk out wholeness. New Blog Post For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not. I am the one who helps you.” –Isaiah 41:13 (ESV) I don't want to do it. I have to, I know. In all my best efforts, I attempt to ease my son's hurt if only I could find him the right help, medication, or even an outstanding mentor. Or maybe if he could just grasp how much I long to see him set free from his suffering, he’ll walk away from all the addiction. Something must give. Finally, in a desperate attempt to save his life, I google drug rehabs and begin to make calls. One after another, until I find the rehab I think will be the right fit. As much as I don't want to, I know my son needs help. Two days later, we find ourselves packing in his room. He and I will make the four-hour drive to his first of three rehabs in just a few short hours. Help, God. Please. Help me. I exhale these words to God as I grab the towels he needs to pack. Help comes in the most unusual ways. My son fights me tooth and nail throughout the day. He knows he can’t resist these demons anymore, but he isn’t sure if he has the strength to take them head-on. The day stretches on as he and I argue as we pack and get into the car. Exhausted. Tired of the fight. When we finally arrived at the rehab. We said our goodbyes, and I climbed into the car, collapsing behind the steering wheel to begin the four-hour drive home. All the anxiety of leaving my teenage son at a facility for months came rushing in. I'm over at my friend's blog today, The Faith to Flourish, sharing the rest of how I prayed through a difficult season. Click the link to read more...
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Author/Speaker As we study pages of Scripture together, we will see it never shy away from pain and suffering. I help others find hope in grief and trauma b/c I've been through my fair share. Book: Freedom to Feel is coming out this spring Check out the resources I offer below and sign up for my newsletter!
Welcome Friend, I'm so glad you're here. How has God been working in your life the last few weeks? I've seen God's handy work so slightly that I might have missed it without paying attention. I'll admit I easily dwell on the things going wrong rather than right—you know, focusing more on what God should be doing than He is doing. This past weekend, among the dying of eggs, meal prepping, and attending Easter service, I witnessed the redeeming power of our God. To redeem means to make an...
For Those Moments of Doubt and Loneliness. Both new authors with Hope Books & a beloved friend whom I highly esteem, I’m in awe of Annie Weber’s knowledge on the Bible. She has this knack of taking Bible’s stories and making them relatable for today. She truly allows us to see our real God in our real lives work. She is passionate about helping people become more familiar with the Bible through bite-size pieces. You will love her first book Astounding Truths of the Bible.It’s an absolute joy...
Hello Reader, My by-weekly emails are turning into monthly emails. I never knew the challenges of writing a book. It's like climbing a mountain and truly one of the hardest things I've ever done. Each day I write, I think of you and pray my words will encourage you in whatever pain or loss you feel. This life is hard, and there are no controlling life's storms. There's only learning how to trust the one who calms the storms. Several days ago, a friend called, and as soon as I answered, she...