Be Real, Change, Choices, Christianity, Discouragement, Growth, hope, Journey, Truth

Insert Witty Post Title Here

Often, when I write a post, I write about a topic that God has laid on my heart. Today I am simply going to write about what He is speaking to me today. If it resonates with you, that's fantastic, but today's post is for me. I have struggled a lot lately with frustration and… Continue reading Insert Witty Post Title Here

Be Real, Choices, Christianity, Discouragement, Enough, Fear, hope, Loneliness, Pain, Truth

When You Feel The Most Alone

Loneliness screams. It is not a silent, sneaky thing that gradually envelops you over time. You can think that you are happy, that you are doing well, and then loneliness begins its shrill keening. Loneliness suffocates. You celebrate your freedom, you breathe it in like fresh air, and then loneliness crushes the air from your… Continue reading When You Feel The Most Alone

Be Real, Choices, Christianity, Confidence, Discouragement, Drive Thru, Growth, hope, Journey, joy, Pain, School, Seeds, Stress, Truth

Planting Reality

Whatever we plant in our subconscious mind and nourish with repetition and emotion will one day become a reality."Earl Nightingale Many of us have heard the popular catchphrase "what you think about, you bring about." It seems so trite to me - like a bossy older sibling talking down to you from their place of… Continue reading Planting Reality

Choices, Christianity, Confidence, Discouragement, Growth, hope, Journey, joy, Paper Writing, School, Stress, Truth

It’s Not All Sunshine And Roses

I may write pretty words sometimes, but I am a real human with real issues. Yesterday/today was rough, but now I can smile and say, "Hi, I'm Misty, and I hate math."

Black Friday, Choices, Christianity, Discouragement, Fear, Good Friday, Growth, hope, joy, light, Pain, Seeds, Truth, Uncategorized

Sow Light

When my oldest daughter was six, she referred to Good Friday as "Black Friday". And even though I know why we call it Good, her name for it often seems far more accurate. Think about it from the perspective of the disciples. Jesus had told them that He would rise again, but so many things… Continue reading Sow Light

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Choices, Christianity, Discouragement, Drive Thru, Growth, Nap, Pain, Truth

It’s Okay To Feel Discouraged

Yesterday was not a bad day. It was my day off and I was able to get some things done before snagging a nap. I even got to talk to my mom for a little while (Hi, Mom!) Around 3 in the afternoon, I started to feel really discouraged. God has been providing for us,… Continue reading It’s Okay To Feel Discouraged