Rest in the Trench

My goal was 31 seeds of rest, yet I floundered at 21. Yes, there were some valid reasons: a disruptive robbery, a chronic illness flare, the distraction of holiday busyness. Still, guilt and despair crept into my mind as I considered… Continue Reading →

I wasn’t sure if I was closer to throwing up or passing out. Either way, anxiety gripped me so tightly I couldn’t think straight. My mind drifted back to the moment I lay back in the chair for LASIK surgery…. Continue Reading →

I circled this verse in my Bible years ago.  With each new Bible over the years, I immediately mark it afresh. There has been consistency in God’s whispers to my heart in the midst of my struggles. When I had… Continue Reading →

I was defeated before I drank coffee. Maybe I was defeated before I flopped out of bed, two hours after I unintentionally silenced my alarm. I tried, really, I did. I showered. I dressed. I tried. I exited my bedroom,… Continue Reading →

Unaccomplished tasks stare me in the face this morning. Reminders of my true heart attitude failures lurk close behind. Overwhelm presses in heavy as I consider what I should have, could have, would have. What regrets are you judging yourself… Continue Reading →

I bribed myself to sit down to write. Yes, bribed. With a (homemade) pumpkin spice coconut latte. And it doesn’t even taste good. For the past week, I haven’t felt like writing. I write in obedience to God’s call to encourage… Continue Reading →

Let’s be honest. Some days, planting seeds of rest is just a bit overwhelming.  Yes, I firmly believe we can plant seeds of rest in the natural realm then watch God supernaturally grow those seeds into restful hearts. There are… Continue Reading →

After being robbed, life is unsettling in many ways. I feel exhausted. I feel scattered. I feel vulnerable. The initial realization so much had been taken was an excruciating punch in the gut. But slaps in the face continue with… Continue Reading →

Please pardon my absence from the past few days. Life has been hard. My bucket list item is checked off: Alberquerque Hot Air Balloon Fiesta. But my heart is hurting. Last week’s Seeds of Rest posts were written before we… Continue Reading →

“Pray without ceasing.” I want to. But I don’t. I love the times when I get alone with God to soak in His Word and be refreshed in His presence. I crave that rest. In the midst of a mom’s… Continue Reading →

When my heart is overwhelmed, I tend to wander around inside my house accomplishing nothing. I push and pressure my children to be productive. I lose perspective of who I am and what my purpose is. Have you ever felt… Continue Reading →

Have you been writing a brain dump list in an effort to take your thoughts captive? We know our minds can be a dangerous place. When our thoughts swirl out of control, our hearts fall prey and stray from rest…. Continue Reading →