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Sacred Places and New Beginnings

11 / 7 / 16
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This-a hospital of all places-has become a sort of sacred ground for our family. Three years ago it saved my firstborn’s life. Last year it saved both my life and then my second son’s life, and now today in a way it is saving my husband’s life. Because today my husband begins a new future… Read More

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To the One Who Keeps Getting Knocked Down

10 / 4 / 1610 / 4 / 16
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Hi friend, I have this scene that I replay in my head sometimes. There are two men in a boxing ring.  One of the men obviously has the upper hand in the fight.  He’s going strong and he’s confident he will win this.  He throws a punch that knocks the wind right out of the… Read More

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Why We are Celebrating the Anniversary of My Husband’s Career Loss

6 / 9 / 166 / 9 / 16
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*Disclosure: This post was read and had every word approved by my husband prior to posting.*    The devil tried to bury me, but he didn’t realize I was a seed.          This was a quote I saw on Instagram this morning and I was struck by how appropriate it was for… Read More

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When Your Step of Faith Looks Like Standing Still

3 / 17 / 15
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Three months. That’s how long it’s been since I’ve posted anything here. Not exactly what I had in mind….. When I began this blog in October, I was so ecstatic about getting started on the ministry I’d felt God calling me to for so long.  After years of planning and dreaming, I finally had a… Read More

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Day 11: Suffering – When God is Silent, Part 2

11 / 16 / 1411 / 16 / 14
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To read Part 1 of this post click here. “I know I’m not supposed to be, but I’m angry with God,” I heard her choke out across the telephone line.  “He always speaks to me in times like this, but I haven’t heard anything from Him!” My heart broke as I listened quietly and let… Read More

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Day 10: Suffering – When God is Silent, Part 1

10 / 28 / 1410 / 28 / 14
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  “I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint. My heart has turned to wax; it has melted within me. My mouth is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth; you lay me in the dust of death.” Psalm 22:14-15 Oh, to experience the… Read More

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For the One Who is Doubting if God is Even Real – Part 3

9 / 29 / 1410 / 2 / 14
For the One Who is Doubting if God is Even Real Part 3

Author’s Note: This is the third and final part in a series on my personal struggle with doubt and faith in God.  If you would like to read the previous posts in this series so that you get the whole story of the long journey that I went on and that God brought me out… Read More

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For the One Who’s Doubting if God is Even Real – Part 2

9 / 29 / 1410 / 2 / 14

Author’s Note: This is the second part in a three part series on my personal struggle with doubt and faith in God.  Please stay tuned for the next post in this series so that you get the whole story of the long journey that I went on and that God brought me out of!  If… Read More

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For the One Who is Doubting if God is Even Real – Part 1

9 / 20 / 1410 / 2 / 14
For the One Who is Doubting if God is Even Real - Part 1

Copyright Sarah Lane Studios – One of My Senior Pictures, 2009 Author’s Note: This is the first part in a three part series on my personal struggle with doubt and faith in God.  Please stay tuned for the upcoming posts in this series so that you get the whole story of the long journey that… Read More

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The Changing Seasons of Life

9 / 19 / 1410 / 2 / 14
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I’ve always been a spring and summer kind of girl. Sun shining, warm weather, flowers everywhere, late nights with clear stars shining and family get togethers!   To me, they’re the happiest seasons! Just thinking about them puts a smile on my face! From the first sign of Spring I can feel my mood becoming brighter… Read More

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Welcome! I'm a wife, a mother, and a passionate Jesus lover stumbling through ordinary life and finding grace in every struggle. I write to remind you that no matter what you are going through, there is always hope.

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  • Advent
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