Dance in the Rain

Welcome to My Journal

My life has often felt like a raging storm. A hurricane without an end. And yet God has given me joy in the midst of it. And through the raging storms and the intermittent drizzle, I’m learning to dance in the rain. (Figuratively, of course.)

You Are Not Missing Out
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You Are Not Missing Out

One of Satan's lies is: “You are missing out. Your life could be better.” Satan told Eve that lie in the garden & he has been whispering it to us since then.

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Facing Failure
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Facing Failure

What do you do with your failure? Do you deny it, rationalize it, hide it or let it bury you? Or do you dare to believe that God can use it?

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When God Feels Distant
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When God Feels Distant

What do you do when the Lord feels distant? Do you ignore him, hope the situation changes, or do you actively start seeking God?

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Do the Next Thing
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Do the Next Thing

Those four words that have guided me through the darkest days. They have given me clarity and strength when I needed it & direction when I felt overwhelmed.

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The Power of The Word
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The Power of The Word

Some days I wake up crying. When I do, I often don’t know why. Perhaps it is the weight of unspoken problems coupled with a vague dread of what comes next.

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The Scars that Shaped Me
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The Scars that Shaped Me

I never thought of myself as a writer. I was an artist. I created beauty with my hands. But when that was taken away, I discovered that God had replaced my graphic art with something far better.

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