Category Archives: On Learning to HOPE
Dealing With Loss
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…
Plodding through the Airport
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
Plot Twist: Waiting for God to Speak
Ever wondered how you ended up somewhere? Ever found yourself questioning your path? Doubting your choices? Worse yet, wondering if perhaps you didn’t hear the call you thought you heard? But it’s not always a good feeling. The God of … Continue reading
Mother’s Day: Here It Is Again
Mother’s Day used to hurt my heart. Over three years and two kids later … it still kinda does. Mother’s Day hurts my heart because I remember. I remember how it felt to wake up on that dreadful morning, knowing … Continue reading
Oh How Life Has Changed
Mother’s Day in 2009 … I purposefully scheduled a weekend getaway so as to not have to be at church. (Granted, I mixed up my dates, and we actually had our getaway the weekend before Mother’s Day, so I ended … Continue reading
Sure, Steadfast Anchor of my Soul
Hebrews 6: 18b-19a: … have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us. We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul … I was home this weekend sort of by accident. My flight … Continue reading
11 Weeks: Taco Bell & Pizza Pit
What is up with pregnancy making me want the nastiet food EV-ER?! It’s ridiculous really. When I should be eating the best foods ever, to assist in my health as well as my growing baby’s, I want Taco Bell and … Continue reading
9 Weeks: 5th Time’s the Charm
Actually I guess the 3rd time was the first charm … Joshua Nelson being said charm. Man, I love that kid. But apparently (fingers still crossed pretty hard … ) the 5th time is the charm for us too. An … Continue reading