If we think back and remember what made our souls come alive at around the age of 7 or 8, there’s a good chance that, whatever it was, we were made to do it. I’ve […]
Tag: truth
Plans for Rest
I’m sure you can relate to this feeling. You’ve worked and parented all week, stayed on top of housework for the most part, and participated in a few extra activities in the evenings. You’ve cooked […]
Labor with Nothing to Prove
I’m currently working on a post telling Elora’s birth story, but in the meantime I want to share some truth that has been wildly encouraging to me as a first time mom. To give some […]
3 Lessons From Our First 3 Years
Dellan and I recently celebrated 3 years of marriage. Lord willing, getting married at 21 set us up to spend 70 or more years together! We are by no means experts, but we work very […]
My Infertility Story
It is National Infertility Awareness Week! We are in the thick of a season of waiting for a little one, so this cause is very near and dear to my heart. My desire with this […]
God With Us
My word for year was (is?) ‘thrive.’ Can I tell you what I thought ‘thrive’ would mean back when I prayed about it one year ago? I thought God was preparing to teach me to […]
Different On Purpose
I’ve often described my relationship with Dellan as having “the same core with different fluff.” In the areas where it counts, our ‘core’, we are on the same page. D and I fervently love Jesus, […]
Shall We Accept Good and Not Trouble?
In March, after 6 months of infertility, I confided in my husband that I was already so tired. I wasn’t sure if I could endure the possible years of waiting still to come. I sought […]
Infertility, But God
I’ve been waiting to become Momma to a little one for eight months. Many would say I have to try for an entire year before earning an infertility label. One doctor assured me that, because […]
The Marriage Advice that Blessed Me Most
When Dellan and I went through premarital counseling (small plug: do it, engaged friends!), we covered a lot. Our sweet friends/mentors walked us through conversations about building a firm foundation in Christ, finances, starting a […]
Gabrielle Ruth Writes 