The more mature I become in my faith, the more I crave His Word. It is difficult to convey the power of Scripture to someone who doesn’t know Jesus yet. Likewise, it’s difficult to understand the life-sustaining words of God as someone who doesn’t know Jesus…yet. (Hope is good!) I have been in both of… Continue reading Simple

In the past few years, I’ve heard many people (particularly women) criticize social media as a false representation of people’s lives, a fully-filtered version. Hearing amazing people compare themselves with others via a tool, which is highly subjective, always saddens my soul. Don’t get me wrong, I do compare myself, but my worst enemy isn’t… Continue reading Equal concern

Oh, to have faith like Bartimaeus. To be unafraid, unhindered and unashamed to call out to Jesus, even when we cannot see Him. I want to see You, Lord. In Luke 18, there’s a snapshot of scripture I’ve always adored, much like the lyrics of John Newton’s hymn, “Amazing Grace”. Even before I fully accepted… Continue reading Now I See

Some people have a tendency to complain about rainy weather. I can honestly say the only time I don’t enjoy rainy days are when they cause someone actual harm. I trust God to know what’s best and have experienced the blessing found in raindrops. Today, I unexpectedly find myself working from home due to local… Continue reading Rainy Days

Wednesday review, Laura-style: 4:22am Wake up (WHAT?!? I don’t “do” pre-7am, this will be the longest day in recent history.) 7:00am Coffee, Bible study and devotional time 7:50am Be in office early, allowing some quiet time for adjustment into a new day’s needs, tasks and activities 8:20am Realize I should’ve gone to office when I… Continue reading Cookies

I awoke at 4:22am following a vivid dream about my Dad. Oh, how I wish it had been glimpses of the freedom he’s found in Heaven. Instead, it walked me through things I have regret over, things I hadn’t done with him while he was still here, time I hadn’t taken with a Dad whom… Continue reading Regret