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Category: Love Battlefield
Becoming Her: The Woman in the Garden
Sometimes when we think we are ready for something, we aren’t. We are far from it. We have so much pride and so much to learn and yet God is so gracious that He loves us enough to never leave us where we are.
Becoming Her: Loving the Unlovable Husband
How do we love a husband who hurts us? How can we ever forgive, forget and begin to believe that he could be the one God chose for us?
Secret Struggles
I’ve been thinking a lot about secret struggles. Secrets that social media knows nothing about. As I reminisce through photos of when I first became a mom, I don’t just see the joy and the laughter. I see the pain, confusion and hopelessness. I remember the anger, the resentment and the struggle to trust God … Continue reading Secret Struggles
The most terrifying post of my life!
So here it goes. The most terrifying post of my life. Some of you who know me will probably chuckle and say, “what are you talking about Mary this has been you all along!” well, you may have known it but I did not. Call it fear, call it spiritual warfare, call it distraction, never … Continue reading The most terrifying post of my life!
Coming Out of the Valley
Looking back I still can’t believe how much we’ve overcome. I’ve been reminiscing a lot about our wedding lately. You see, on July 23, 2014… after 8 years of celibacy and singleness… this happened. I was immersed in serving and leading women at my church, waiting for the man who God had for me. What … Continue reading Coming Out of the Valley
There Is No “I” In Team
Up at 4:15 to study. Off to work at 6:30. Works all day and comes home to help me cook, clean and play with the boys before bed. Falls asleep around 7-8 just to do it again the next day. Oh and if that wasn’t enough... this weekend he started his classroom training to get … Continue reading There Is No “I” In Team
Waiting to Exhale
This year has been a hard one. 👬The boys entering year 2 and year 4 of their little lives has required much more patience, understanding and energy. I tried going back to work only to realize that I wasn’t ready. I needed to be home with my babies. BUT, we kept the boys in … Continue reading Waiting to Exhale
It Didn’t Come Without A Fight
This man. He drives me nuts. He pushes all my buttons. He leaves his socks and underwear on the floor. He never puts anything back where it belongs. He sleeps in the middle of the bed and snores horrendously loud when he’s tired (which is a lot) He also works everyday from sun up to … Continue reading It Didn’t Come Without A Fight
For Better, Or For Worse
This last month has been the worst of my entire life. The loss of my dad has hit me with a pretty painful dose of reality. We get so distracted with our jobs, our finances, and our petty arguments and offenses, but when you are faced with death, none of those things matter anymore. Family … Continue reading For Better, Or For Worse
Dear Miss Mary 