Fighting for joy, one day at a time.
2018 is officially in the books, ladies and gentlemen. The new year offers unique opportunities for retrospective thoughts while encouraging ambitious anticipation of the future. The internet is covered right now with year-in-review articles, resolutions for the new year and other similar topics. Even though the only thing that changes is the date on the... Continue Reading →
I was on vacation with my family this summer, adventuring in the-middle-of-nowhere Nebraska. We're talking no cell service, no civilization, more cows than people middle of nowhere. We were venturing down minimum maintenance roads to get to a big cabin out in the country. That was an adventure all by itself. We turned onto the... Continue Reading →
I have been reading through the book of Psalms for my personal devotions. Psalms is such a rich, emotional treasure trove of beautiful truths about God. The Psalms are filled with prayers and songs, pleading with God for deliverance, forgiveness, and mercy. As I was reading Psalm 70, I took away four things to remember... Continue Reading →
Pain is a recurring theme in my life. That statement is not meant to garner pity, nor is it meant to add shock value to this particular article. In fact, I do not even consider it worth a special or unique pity. Pain is a commonality that all humans face. It is simply a part... Continue Reading →
This post is not gonna be fancy or long. I just wanted to encourage you with the Word of God, as I have been encouraged recently. Life is tough. Life can mean crying my make-up off three times in one day. Life can mean being in pain. Life might not go the way I expect.... Continue Reading →
Alathia Hayes 