Category Archives: God

Dealing With Loss

Posted on July 9, 2014 by

Originally posted on ERIK LINDEEN:
Last week, my wife and I experienced the pain and loss of our fourth miscarriage. To be honest, I’m still coming to grips with it.  I was just starting to get excited about the idea…

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“Hello, God, Answers Please?”

Posted on May 30, 2014 by

Many moms have commented on the blessing I enjoy of having my kids in a wonderful daycare. And yes, it’s a blessing! I’m so grateful to work from home, with such flexibility, with a lady who loves my kids I … Continue reading →

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When You Finally Get the “NO”

Posted on April 9, 2014 by

People always say “Oh, God’s never not answering you. His answer is just ‘not yet’.” People say “It’s in times of waiting, hoping, dreaming, wishing, begging for answers that we are shaped, molded, and challenged to trust.” People encourage “Just keep … Continue reading →

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Plodding through the Airport

Posted on March 26, 2014 by

I’m plodding I thought this to myself as I traipsed through yet another airport. Is that an output of my state of mind right now? YES. I’m plodding. I’m not strolling, skipping, speed-walking … But plodding. If you know me, … Continue reading →

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Trust in the LORD

Posted on March 25, 2014 by

Originally posted on ERIK LINDEEN:
Trust in the Lord with all your heart,     and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him,     and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 (ESV) Its a Bible verse I’ve had memorized for…

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I’ve Been Half-Lying

Posted on March 8, 2014 by

“God is sovereign!” We’ve all said it. Complain, complain, critique, question, complain … “But it’s all good–God is sovereign!” I’m know I’m guilty of it. Saying that TRUTH but not wholeheartedly believing it. I mean, I BELIEVE God is sovereign. … Continue reading →

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Day 1 of 3 Day Cleanse

Posted on February 26, 2014 by

I have a headache. I’m irritable. I’m fatigued. I’m freezing (that’s just cuz it’s Wisconsin in February, I guess.) I’m battling cravings. I wanna give in. (Oops–I did. More on that later.) Apparently all of this means it’s working, right? … Continue reading →

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