Navigating life with faith, hope, and celebration
"Hurry up and get changed. We were supposed to be there 15 minutes ago!" There was never enough time... "I'm sorry. I can't read two stories tonight. Pick your favorite. I have laundry and I have to mop the floor". I was stretched way too thin ... "Tomorrow I am going to do better. Tomorrow …
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This is something new for LifeConfetti. A GUEST POST. I want you to meet Joni Leimgruber. LifeConfetti is featuring this raw, emotional blog post about the complicated relationship between father and daughter, written by Joni. Please read these words straight from her heart, and then check out her blog to read more. Joni lives just …
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Be joyful in hope, Patient in affliction, Faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12, NIV I love that verse. It is an instruction manual for navigating through difficult times. Even during our darkest hours; when we have faith, we have hope. Set your mind on things above. And even in the midst of our trials; with …
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We took a trip to Lake Erie this weekend, squeezing the last drops out of our fleeting summer. My kids were older now and invited friends along for the trip. They took a break from the water to build in the sand. I watched them from my beach chair, working together to dig a deep …
The clouds were thick and heavy when I went outside to go for a walk, but I chose to go ahead. The rainy, dreary day matched my mood, and misery loves company, right? I considered staying close to the house, just in case those clouds dumped out all the rain they were holding inside, like …
In the morning, Lord, You hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before You and wait expectantly. (Psalm 5:3 NIV) Open eyes to sun-soaked room Sleepy stretch and stir awake Feet touch down upon the floor First steps prepare to take Before I stand I kneel and pray So grateful to you, …
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. (Psalm 73:26) Dear Dad, I don't come here often. It is a pretty peaceful place; but, honestly, I don't like it here. I don't believe you are here. I don't have to come here to …
My husband knew I loved sunsets. I would pull over on the side of the road, or drive a few miles out of my way to find the perfect spot to view God's daily grand finale. I had so many pictures saved on my phone but still didn't want to miss the opportunity to stop …
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Every month, I take gift bags to my local cancer center, the same place where I had treatment the first time I was diagnosed, and where I go for monthly bloodwork, injections, and appointments. Although I would love to do more, I can't take bags for all the patients, but I take a dozen bags …
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In the middle of the night, I heard the low rumble grow into a deafening blast that shook the whole house. Seconds later, the wind whipped into the windows, demanding to gain entrance. A wall of rain edged closer, like a 1000-man infantry marching into town. As the storm blew through, I pulled the …
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