Remarriage

Often times I wonder what remarriage will look like if it’s in God’s will for me. In a marriage of any type, there is a rhythm that develops over time. It is a muscle memory of how things are done. Not major things, but simple things. 1. What sitting on the couch looked like when

Random Submission

Walking on a trail awhile back, I noticed something odd out of the corner of my eye. As I approached the object, I realized it was a pretty big snail shell sitting on top of an ant pile. Several thoughts and questions went through my mind. 1. What kind of snail is that? I’ve never

Esther Everyday Moment

What would I be without you Lord? Everything is beautiful in your presence                     The Everyday.                                                            

In the MIdST

This morning I was looking back in my journal to previous entries. Lately, I have been rolling over in my mind how awkward this holding pattern in my life is. It’s interesting how engrained planning out our life is. Be a good person. Make good grades. Go to college, so you can get a good job.

My Testimony

I’ve always felt that I didn’t have a clear testimony. I’ve always thought a testimony had to be a sudden miracle or personal transformation. Looking at my Bibles that I have had since becoming a follower of Christ, they tell a different story. My first one on the left is used, but when I look

Women in His Presence

This weekend I was blessed to participate in an event hosted by Living Proof Ministries. The intent was for women who feel called to communicate the gospel through writing, teaching, and speaking to be poured into and mentored for a day by Beth Moore. The event also had in its presence Priscilla Shirer, Christine Caine,

Winning Vs. Victory

This past Saturday, I had the opportunity to participate in a high school alumni softball team game. While I was in high school I was blessed to be part of a two time state softball team and enjoy in the blessings, trials, and the joy of competition, and winning. Above is a selfie of myself

Phase 2: PerSERVERance

As a Christmas gift in 2008, I was given a special devotional book by Dr. James and Shirley Dobson titled, “Night Light.” Today’s devo started out with an article from the Denver Post titled, “I’m Third.” To summarize, it was about a pilot who chose not to eject, but die, to ensure his failing aircraft

The Unexpected Gift

The Christmas of 2004, brought a change of events. I was 29 years old, freshly married and living in Kingsville. My brother Andrew was in his first year in college at A&M. (Insert pause for WHOOP) For the holidays, I had driven to Houston from Corpus with my parents with three little kids that I

Answers to Unanswered Prayers

February 20, 2016 marked the first night I spent alone and the beginning of a separation which ultimately led me to file for divorce in early June. I wrote in my journal, “Is this the end or the beginning for us?” The few months prior had led me to take this excruciating step that was