Grit and Grace

Today, I Choose Joy

When life rains times of trouble, pain and heartache, I Choose Joy because the joy of the Lord truly is my strength.

When Your Heart Is Overwhelmed

I can’t speak for you, but right now, my heart is completely overwhelmed! Many things weigh heavy on my heart and mind, so Psalm 61:2 is a verse I am warmly embracing. People I love… Trying to be brave and strong on the outside, while crumbling on the inside; afraid, yet clinging to Jesus. People…

Shine On, Friend!

“He will yet fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy.” {Job 8:21} Life is full of disappointments, stress and pain, but we have a promise that amidst our deepest valleys, there is One who will fill our mouth with laughter and give us JOY from deep within! I know many…

God showed up to my mess…

I really needed to hear these priceless words from my friend Holley, as I read today’s post, “When You Mess Up“. You see, after getting a speeding ticket & being required to go to 16 hours of traffic school this weekend I’ve been frustrated & angry with myself.  I kept saying, “what a waste of…