After seeing some of my blogging friends’ great freebies last month, I decided to make a list of monthly freebies for the you! Please note that most of these require either sign up to newsletters or sign up to their store. The items are still free. I’ll do a round-up every month I’m able. Always…
The darkness of severe depression seems opposed to life in a God who is Light. Can God be glorified in and through the darkness of mental illness? Stigma Depression pulls us into ourselves. We lose our capacity to enjoy life, and meaningfully interact with others. Sadness gives way to apathy. Hopelessness seeps in, and can devolve into despair. How…
I have tried many (all??) of the streaming subscription services over the years. I’ve tried PureFlix, Dove, Feeln, JellyTelly, and of course Amazon and Netflix. I was really excited with the opportunity to try and review CrossFlix. Unfortunately, I was a bit disappointed with the service. Most of the movies were ones I’d seen on…
I’m Jerry, and I love the Bible. I’ve always had the desire to learn Biblical Hebrew, but never exercised the discipline necessary to do so. I visited various websites that provided tutorials for learning the letters and a few basic words. I watched several YouTube lessons and even purchased Pimsleur Hebrew Learning CDs. Eventually, in…
“Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance.” Psalms 32:7 It had been a normal day in my household and everything was going smoothly. My husband and I sat down in the evening to watch a movie, and suddenly I felt like I couldn’t…
I put on shorts already this year. It’s back to being cold, because that’s what New England life looks like, but that’s not noteworthy. That happens almost every year; a few warmer days, a few colder days. God must get a kick out of the prayers of sun those in Massachusetts pray for. But the…
There is no question that life is full of mountain top highs and deep valley lows. It’s easy to trust God from the heights, but what about those valleys? Where do we turn to for hope when we find ourselves shrouded in the darkness of difficulty? I believe there is only one source of true…
“I will give you treasures hidden in the darkness – secret riches. I will do this so you may know that I am the Lord, the God of Israel, the one who calls you by name.” (Isaiah 45:3 NLT) Sitting in the quiet of the chapel in the school where I worked, I read these…
As a small child, I was terrified of storms because I thought each one carried a tornado in it. When the storm warnings would come on the T.V., the atmosphere around me was one of fear and anxiousness, so by default, I picked up that energy. I would suffer through intense fear because no one reassured me…
The fear comes at night when the lights turn out. I can feel the darkness as a tangible sadness. It feels real, the darkness of depression. Sometimes it feels like a weight on my chest. Other times it feels like a heavy fog, clouding my thoughts. Most of the time I can’t breathe. Under the covers,…
I sat with tears streaming down my cheeks and buried my head in my hands. “God, I can’t do this anymore!” I cried. I had prayed, begged and pleaded with God to give my husband and I more children, and he answered that prayer by allowing us to adopt through the local foster care system….
I was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease at age 16, and struggled with my disease off and on for years. Things took a turn for the worse in February of 2016. My Crohn’s Disease symptoms worsened, and a large majority of my days were spent hospitalized or sick in bed. A few months later in…
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5 Nearly a year ago I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. A momentous occasion at any time, but one that seemed particularly wonderful, because she was a direct answer to a prayer. Not only was the sun shining,…
Romans 8:18–For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. On Tuesday, March 21, I logged onto Facebook to find a message from my friend, Becky. She wondered if I knew what was going on with a mutual friend….
As I mentioned in my review of Melissa Ohden’s book, I have been a prolife advocate for ages. I haven’t always known how to go about it, but my intentions have always been good. The women’s march closely followed by the march for life kind of did something to my heart. Shouldn’t all women be…
To be upfront, I have loved each Heirloom Audio Production I’ve heard, so when I was approached to review an adventure, I jumped at the chance to hear a new one. The title The Cat of Bubastes had all of us curious – would there be a talking cat? A magical cat? It turns out…
“But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.” — 2 Corinthians 11:3 A while back, I put up some rubber wall base in our house. It has an adhesive backing to it, so it wasn’t…
My Review of You Carried Me I’d planned to be finished reviewing when I saw the opportunity to review You Carried Me. It was right up my alley and really spoke to me. Melissa Ohden wrote a beautiful, heartbreaking and redemptive autobiography. She always knew she’d been adopted, but when she was a teenager, she…
“And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.” Matthew 24:4-5 Some people wrongly assume that this passage is teaching that many will come professing to be the Messiah. In actuality, this verse is addressing…
Hey, all! It’s been a while! I’ve been working on a journal of thanks for a long time. I kept needing to edit and update it for various reasons. But I think it’s finally ready! My Thanksliving Journal is available for FREE for a limited time. On December 26, it will be at its full…
The reason Robin Williams’ death (See video here) was so hard for me was because it was all too relatable. Without knowing any of his childhood history, I always felt a connection. I knew his public persona was this amazingly funny, warm and loving person. I didn’t know him, had no insights into his past,…
Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”): The following is a review. Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post. As a mom to…
