Still Trusting, Still Fighting
Still Trusting, Still Fighting A check in from the journey My recovery from my gastrectomy went extremely well. However, I continued to have a lingering bad feeling about the spot identified on my liver before starting the pre-surgery treatment. The spot disappeared with chemotherapy, but it still concerned me. Unfortunately, at my first post surgery […]
The Spirit Within
The Spirit Within Learning to walk with the Holy Spirit For a long time, I never really understood what the Holy Spirit was. I heard the words, repeated them at church and read them in scripture, but I never fully grasped the concept of the Holy Spirit. It wasn’t until I returned to Jesus’ words […]
Easier Said Than Commanded
Easier Said Than Commanded Loving your neighborThe hardest and holiest commandment Jesus didn’t just suggest that we love our neighbor – He called it one of the greatest commandments. In Matthew 22:37-39, He said, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart……and love your neighbor as yourself.” Mark 12:31 reads, “Love your neighbor as […]
It Changes You
It Changes You True love for God transforms the way you live I’ve contemplated this post for a while because I know it will possibly offend some people. However, I’ve decided to go ahead and express my feelings on the subject because I feel it’s important. As I’ve stated previously, I have prayed repeatedly for […]
Making Prayer a Habit
Making Prayer a Habit Building a daily routine that keeps you connected to God A consistent prayer life starts with simply showing up. This sounds easy to do, but this is not always the case. Often times life, errands and commitments find a way of derailing our good intentions. Prayer is simply a conversation with […]
How to Pray
How to Pray Talking to God Made Simple Prayer is meant to be easy. Simply put, it is meant to be a heart to heart conversation with God. However, sometimes praying is just plain hard to do. In the past, I always tried to avoid being the family member chosen to say the prayer at […]
My Reasons Why
My Reasons Why This is the why behind my fight Being a wife and mother is the greatest blessing of my life, and my love for my family runs deeper than words could ever express. They are my joy, my heartbeat, and the purpose behind every decision I make. Cancer may have entered my story, […]
No Guts No Glory
No Guts No Glory My total gastrectomy and living life without a stomach One of the best ways to beat stomach cancer is having surgery to remove your stomach. Being told you must have this surgery is pretty heavy and scary. I find it incredible that our bodies can function without a stomach. I had […]
How to Feel God’s Presence
How To Feel God’s Presence Simple ways to connect with God Developing an ongoing relationship with God requires daily surrender and intentional communication. God is already present in your life, but you may not feel Him if you are not doing your part. Your relationship with God is like a relationship with your earthly, best […]
My Fave Happy Songs
My Fave Happy Songs May cause spontaneous dancing Some songs are instant sunshine for your soul. As soon as you hear them, it instantly brightens your day. The beat is catchy, the lyrics are fun, and you can’t help but want to sing along and do I dare say move your body to the beat? […]