Can I be honest with you? I’m not that great at knowing how to forgive! It's just not very easy sometimes, when all the pain and hurt wells up inside and spills over all ugly. When we come face to face with the shame and regret and anger, and it flows straight from our heart and out of our mouth with the force of a spewing geyser. And then it’s too late. It’s too late to take it all back and tuck it away nicely and pretend it never happened. Because the debris of what's left behind from our suffering now lies is someone else's life. And the regret hangs heavy . We find ourselves thrust into the dark space of unresolved and unintended. Too many triggers to be covered in compassion. Too many offenses to bow in the presence of mercy. a broken heart~ a betrayal of Continue Reading
7 Sweet Reminders for How to Forgive
Can I be honest with you? I’m not that great at knowing how to forgive! It's just not very easy sometimes, when all the pain and hurt wells up inside and spills over all ugly. When we come face to face with the shame and regret and anger, and it flows straight from our heart and out of our mouth with the force of a spewing geyser. And then it’s too late. It’s too late to take it all back and tuck it away nicely and pretend it never happened. Because the debris of what's left behind from our suffering now lies is someone else's life. And the regret hangs heavy . We find ourselves thrust into the dark space of unresolved and unintended. Too many triggers to be covered in compassion. Too many offenses to bow in the presence of mercy. a broken heart~ a betrayal of Continue Reading
4 Essentials to Building A Lasting Legacy
Hello friends! I'm so excited for the big reveal of my new site design this week and I hope you like it! The soft pinks and purples and pops of peach are calming and peaceful to my soul. The beautiful fonts have just enough subtle flourish combined with clean, calm detail. Oh, and what about those gorgeous lilacs!! A sweet memory I have from childhood is the tall lilac bushes lining one end of our yard and how they burst with the lavender blooms throughout the spring and summer months. Our swing set was located just in front of them, so to this day, I can vividly remember the sweet scent and sprawling hews. Did you know lilacs are symbolic of transformation of the soul? They also carry a meaning of confidence and love, so they are a perfect choice for the theme of Continue Reading