jesus/ musings on faith, life

a good word is hard to hear. {faith, trust, and brokenness in Exodus}

it’s hard to believe anything good will come when bad things keep on happening. So, when someone tells you that good things will come, it’s hard to believe them. You hear all the niceties and platitudes, all the words that at one point would elicit hope and comfort–but they fall on deaf ears. You’ve heard… Read More a good word is hard to hear. {faith, trust, and brokenness in Exodus}

five minute friday, jesus/ musings on faith, life

the why stage of faith. {five minute friday}

FMF time. This week’s five minute friday prompt is fitting, me thinks:   If you’ve ever been around a toddler/ threenager long enough, you’ll figure out their favorite word: why.  (Italics represent the toddler in the conversation): Why is the sky blue? I don’t know. Why?  You need to take a nap. Why? Because you need… Read More the why stage of faith. {five minute friday}

life

motivate me.

It’s been awhile– between back pain flare up and sickness over Christmas (AND new years), and my depression hitting me hard the last few weeks, writing has been on my backburner. Oops. Anyway, no better way to kick off a new year of writing than a Five Minute Friday post, right?   This week’s word:… Read More motivate me.