Have you ever been challenged to do something that’s way out of your comfort zone, so far out that you don’t even think it’s possible? That happened to me this summer when I signed up to volunteer at church camp, so Zoie would feel more confident about going to camp…
You can listen right here on the blog or subscribe on iTunes. My Crazy Cast, episode 2 is with my long time friend, Karen Kingsbury. No. 1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Karen Kingsbury is America’s favorite inspirational novelist. There are nearly 20 million copies of her award-winning…
Going into the summer, I thought knew what that plan was. I thought that I was supposed to get a full time job, make some money, and work until school started, but God had other plans for me, which He slowly began to reveal to me, one lighted step at a time. The very moment I chose to look to Him and asked for His help, He gently reaches down to me, lifts me off the ground, dusts me off, and reaffirms to me that He has an amazing plan for my life. Read more of Alexie’s story…
My name is Alexie. My family sold me for sex trafficking, I endured severe sexual, physical, and emotional abuse, neglect, and abandonment by my own family. My family often took me to hotels and would sell me to people for sex. I was forced into pornography at a young age and the abuse happened by several family members on a weekly and often daily basis. This is my story …
Foster care scared me to death! My first reaction was, “no, there is no way I can do that. I can’t love a child like my own and then say good-bye, I’d get way too attached.” Well, now three years and twenty-three children later God has shown me over and over that what He calls you to, He equips you for. “I” can’t do any of this, but He can do miraculous things when we say yes to His call. Read Laura’s amazing story…
Today, I’m saying my #YES live and speaking at the #CAFO2014 Summit 10 conference in Chicago! What a honor to share my testimony and encourage orphan-hearted people from all over the world. Today’s blog guest will blow you away! She said YES and moved to Rwanda to serve orphans. I’m giving away the 5th and last FREE copy of Rhinestone Jesus! Thank you for partying with me this week and celebrating together saying Yes In Our Mess! [Winner Announced]
We watched our teenager have really good days, and really hard days returning back home to the states. Heck, I was having good and bad days, too. It’s difficult to watch your child face uncertainties and even more difficult knowing how to help them pray through a tough decision. We challenged her to “pray through” and take the time to allow God to guide her (not us).
Just for you this weekend: Watch the sermon that rocked my world, adorable clip of two old women flying for the first time, best cleaning tips for busy moms, Jen Hatmaker shares, as well as several posts that really impacted my heart this week! I hope you enjoy and have a WONDERFUL Easter!
Crazy Links I Love is a place we can share our favorite links, blog posts, recipes, helpful tips, projects, and fundraisers- your favorite things every weekend. I want to be a cheerleader for you, a shout-out for you, and a place you can share your gifts, talents, and passions with other bloggers. If you have a favorite post or link, it’s really simple to share: Link-up your favorite posts with the Inlinkz tool. Here are a few of my favorite links this week. Let’s get this party started–>
The day after my son died, was the day I knew my life had changed forever. My sorrow was so overwhelming, I didn’t know what I was feeling, or what I needed, or how I would make it through. I was miserable, and I was equally miserable to be around. Despite the sorrow I was drowning in, I pushed every single friend away. I didn’t know anyone who was going through “my” pain and it was just too much work emotionally bringing anyone else in. Here are 10 things every friend needs when they are hurting…
