If you didn't catch the sunset yesterday, it doesn't mean God is punishing you. It might just mean you weren't available or positioned to see it (He loves you enough not to force you to get outside and enjoy it).
Sometimes we scratch our heads and wonder what we did wrong, when things aren't going th...
We don't get to demand to see the valley from the summit just because we're worthy of witnessing the grandest views. That's not how God works.
God wants the grandest views for us. He knows the simultaneous peace and exhilaration this experience brings.
He also knows what it takes to get there: one fo...
When something in your life isn't working, you have some options:
- Suffer in silence
- Try to fix it
- End it completely
- End it as you know it
Suffering in silence is never a good idea. No one deserves that, and nothing good comes of it in the long run. It might feel like the easiest path for no...
For some people, free-falling through the sky is a major phobia.
For others, it's a genuine thrill.
The difference?
- Story
- Equipment and preparation
- Support
Telling yourself that free-falling through the sky (period) equals certain death will surely lead to phobia -- with good reason! Free-fa...
About a month ago, we had an unexpected internet outage.
The line wasn't buried completely, and it got clipped by the lawnmower.
Then we had a temporary line that ended up getting chewed through by a bushy-tailed friend (true story).
Then they came and buried the line but didn't activate the connecti...
I've been thinking a lot about "yielding" this week, because I flipped open to a scripture that talked about the joy that comes with yielding our hearts to God.
In driving, we yield in certain situations to allow another vehicle the right of way. We slow down or even stop while they have their turn. ...
I watched an Instagram reel tonight of a woman expressing some very strong opinions about text messaging. She questioned why she feels guilty and apologizes for not texting back right away, when she never gave consent to be available at all hours of the day.
Her question made me think... "Huh. What e...
Sunday, July 13, marked 15 years since I first started my business. I had been working in a position that I had outgrown, and I was so afraid to be a "quitter."
My dad played a big role in helping me finally take the leap. He had heard me talk about this big decision, and he knew what I really wante...
We had a few very hot days this week at the Ironroad house. The downstairs A/C unit stopped working, and the outside temperatures were in the upper 90's. Not a happy time.
I knew we needed to call the repair company, but I dreaded the news we'd receive after the diagnostic. In my mind, we were lookin...
I've written about baby steps before... how they're meant to be small and wobbly, and that's a beautiful thing. But today I have some different kind of steps on my mind, which are just beyond the baby ones. For this post, I'm thinking about toddler steps.
This topic was inspired by an adorable little...
If you've been following along, you'll know that I spent the last few days in Utah with family for my brother's wedding -- which was the best time. I love family.
On the way out there, I was texting Chris from my seat on the plane. We were about to take off, and I told him, "Going into Airplane Mode...
I shared in yesterday's post that I went and spoke at a camp for teenage girls in my church this week (remember? Before coming home to a chewed-up shoe? I'm not still bitter...).
It was a powerful experience that I feel I want to share.
I was invited to speak about Divine Identity, and they gave me m...
