In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. In Him was life, and the life was the Light of … Continue reading Word
Category: healing
Remember
The best way to crawl out of a pit of depression and doubt is to remember what God has done for you. Even if you're not 100% sure he's in the day-to-day goings on, there have to be clear marks that he's done something good in your life. Not that he's cause something to cause … Continue reading Remember
Zeal, Celebrate, Consume
WordPress says 'share your story here' on the mobile app when you go to begin a post. Here goes, with a challenge to myself to include all the words for days I've missed. I was super zealous after I became a Christian when I was 13. I had a pretty radical experience and everyone had … Continue reading Zeal, Celebrate, Consume
Life
I'm reading another book about death, called Knocking on Heaven's Door: The Path to a Better Way of Death. Even in 2018 it amazes me how little Americans talk about this complex something that ails every single human and living thing on the planet. Naturally when I think of the word life I also think … Continue reading Life
Lose
Lose your life. Gain your life in Christ. The full meaning of that verse has always alluded me. I get that my life must be surrendered to Christ, but what does that look like? Really? In my day to day life? It's definitely something to pray about especially in this season of somber reflection. I … Continue reading Lose
Follow
Genesis 9:8-17 Psalm 25:1-10 1 Peter 3:18-22 Mark 1:9-15 All the paths of the Lord are lovingkindness and truth To those who keep His covenant and His testimonies. Psalms 25:10 NASB This verse from the week's readings are a good reminder to me. I have followed virtually my whole life and sometimes I wonder if … Continue reading Follow
Water
Today's word is water. After living it the desert for almost 5 years, water has become a welcome sight. We can see the wide, slow moving Susquehanna from our house, and the Bay isn't much farther. I'm always reminded of how much civilization has relied on water for survival. In the desert, abundant water can … Continue reading Water
Grit and Grime
Running, specifically long distance running, has a way of stripping a person down to the inner grit and grime of who she is. The effects of using all the body's energy and breaking down muscle only to be rebuilt stronger don't discriminate between man, woman, young, old, affluent, poor, elite, not elite (read: me). Today's … Continue reading Grit and Grime
The maternity section
For years and years I imagined what I'd look like with the coveted and adorable baby bump. I remember even from a young age I'd playfully stick out my stomach (especially after eating) and see what a baby might look like. I thought it was pretty cute. No lies - I've done this as an … Continue reading The maternity section
Uterus: “Hi, I’m a special snowflake. Nice to meet you.”
And mine is actually quite unique. That's right, folks, my uterus thinks it's a freaking special snowflake and falls into the approximately 5% of women who are born with a Mullerian anomaly. A week and a half ago I had symptoms of what I knew to probably be an ovarian cyst. I've had pain in … Continue reading Uterus: “Hi, I’m a special snowflake. Nice to meet you.”
MPM 2.0: mercy unmasked 