Have you ever wondered if you’re really a Christian, or if you’re truly going to heaven when you die? Have you ever doubted your salvation or wondered if you’re truly born again? It’s not uncommon to feel doubt once in a blue moon, but living with a nagging feeling of uncertainty doesn’t fit a child…
I can’t believe it’s been 6 years since my mom died, and yet it also seems like a lifetime. I’ve missed her so much, and I’ve also learned a lot. So in remembrance of this sorrowful yet joyful occasion, here’s my letter to my mama on her 6-year anniversary in heaven! Thinking of writing a…
Everyone has a story. Some are more dramatic or traumatic than others, but we all have a story. We’ve all been through tough times and happy times. But what about when those huge trials come? I’ve got some insight for ya! Today I’m sharing my interview with my sister Elaine about choosing to be positive…
Do you ever feel like you just don’t measure up? This is for you. This explains WHY you will never be enough, and why that’s okay! Whether it’s not feeling good enough, pretty enough, thin enough, smart enough, worthy enough, valuable enough… the list goes on. We all feel that way in some area or…
Because I went through the trauma of losing my mom—someone so dear and precious to me—you might be wondering how I’ve managed to keep going. Well, friend, it’s not always easy. There are moments when the grief comes flooding in, and to be honest, I think it’ll always be that way, to a degree. The…
As soon as my mom was diagnosed with cancer, I started praying that God would heal her. And after 3½ months of small gains and huge setbacks, He didn’t. My mom died. I was in shock. It all happened so fast. Every morning when I’d wake up, for half a second everything would be fine….
My mom died just 3 months after being diagnosed with cancer. I barely had time to process the shock before it turned into an unimaginable tragedy. It was truly the worst, most sorrowful time in my life. And yet—5 years later—I can truly say that despite losing my mom, I haven’t lost my joy. It…
Five years ago today my mom died. On one hand, it seems so surreal to say that. I can’t believe she’s been gone for 5 years. And at the same time, it feels like an eternity. So many hugs and kisses I would have given her and gotten from her in the last 5 years….