When do the real grownups arrive? She said it jokingly as she processed experiences that felt too big for her and her husband. Deep within my soul, I felt an overwhelming YES! That was the feeling. How and when did life get so complicated that it felt unmanageable? How did I continue blowing out birthdayContinue reading “Real Grown Ups”
Tag Archives: Faith
Wait
I listened to a sermon today on the Hope we have in our future destination of Heaven. The glory that is the resurrection—that we have a God who sent His Son who lived a perfect life (which we cannot), died for our sins (a penalty we could not deal with on our own), and thenContinue reading “Wait”
Mom of Many
Some moms look at the same brown eyes, Night after night, With bath time and bedtime stories. She knows the distinct voice of her children. She knows how they like their sandwiches cut. She knows how they like their hair braided. She knows their favorite color. These children feel as much a part of herContinue reading “Mom of Many”
Worth It
She was worth it, I said through tears. I’ve experienced tangible moments a few times in my life where I was confronted with someone I served. And I realized to serve them, it cost me some things. Precious things. And yet, I knew deep down in my heart if I was given the choice toContinue reading “Worth It”
Bold-Wild-Free
I hugged him tight, and he did the most interesting thing… He tenderly placed his forehead to my head. As he did, he didn’t look away. Instead, he held eye contact boldly, and he smiled sweetly, giggling as we stared at each other. I smiled, I laughed, And I cried. I was the one whoContinue reading “Bold-Wild-Free”
Learning
I am a slow learner. I am smart. But with certain things, it take me a long time to get it. And learning is usually painful. Always has been. I have a distinct memory of doing flashcards with my mom when I was 4 and having anxiety about not knowing how to read going intoContinue reading “Learning”
My Sweet Valentine…
Fix your eyes on this one truth, God is madly in love with you. –Hillsong Do you believe it? Does that line make you squirm in an uncomfortable way? What are the thoughts that go through your head creating arguments for why it isn’t true. This is one of those lyrics I love-hate. One thatContinue reading “My Sweet Valentine…”
Voice
I’ve been pondering the concept of voice lately. I love humor and am a collector of my favorite peoples laughs. I love to notice what makes someone giggle. The way their nose wrinkles or the way they throw their head back or the particular sound that escapes their mouth when delight overtakes them. It’s funContinue reading “Voice”
Word of the year…
Every year, I choose a word. A word I believe the Lord is trying to teach me. It becomes a mantra, so-to-speak. Usually, the word finds me versus the other way around, which I think is a fun, mysterious game of provision the Lord plays with His kids. Giving us what we don’t know weContinue reading “Word of the year…”
Home
Psalm 90: 1-2 Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, From everlasting to everlasting, you are God. Acts 17:28 In him we live and move and have our being, as even some of your poets haveContinue reading “Home”
Sincerely, Crystal 