Incandescence

Almost a year ago I woke up with Proverbs 3:5 on my mind. I hadn't been reading in Proverbs or thought of the verse in awhile, but it fit so perfectly with where I was then. A year ago, the Lord started showing me one specific area that was not surrendered to Him--my 'status' as a single woman. It's been a good, if painful, process of surrender, some of which I've written about on here. A year ago, I gave up something I really wanted. I let go telling myself the lie that if I did, God would bring something better. And He did, I just didn't see it because of my dissatisfaction. Doubt crept in. The questions. Did God really tell me this? Did he really want this for me? Maybe He made a mistake. Maybe I misunderstood Him. I wish I had taken the easier route of trusting Him completely and letting it go like I should have. Doubt is a heavy burden to carry. It steals peace and tarnishes God's promise of joy in our lives. For those that know me well, you'v...

Sunny days make me feel restless. I think most Alaskans feel that way in the summer. We want to be outside enjoying every minute of the warmth and daylight. Recently I was able to go on a day trip to Seward, and a camping trip to Homer, reminding me of just how beautiful this state is. But when I'm not road-tripping or camping, I've been looking for new things to try. Especially as winter approaches, I want to find new ways to keep busy. If you have any suggestions, let me know! I'd love to hear what you do to keep sane in the winter. Sometimes I find a song that really seems to fit where I am in life. Right now, that song is 'You Say' by Lauren Daigle. If you haven't heard it, you should check it out. The view from the campground in Anchor Point And, if you are on the lookout for a book that is difficult, but eye-opening, check out  The Road of Lost Innocence by Somaly Mam. It is her story of being sold into the Cambodian sex trade. I've been...