Gleaning Along Life’s Way
The first woman to have a book of the Bible named after her was Ruth. She was a gleaner. I’m also a gleaner named Ruth. I just don’t glean grain.
Here you’ll find some of my “gleanings” along life’s way.
Please know that I am in the process just like you. Sometimes I’ll gather chaff (insert worthless nonsense) and other times I’ll collect lots of wheat because of Jesus. It’s always because of Jesus.
Too Many Voices
There are many voices vying for our attention on any given day. There are experts in every field, with conflicting advice. It’s hard to know who to listen to. The truth is there is only one voice that matters and His voice often goes against the grain. I’m learning to trust that voice again and recognize it’s whispers.
Learning to Let Go
What if all the distractions and hard parts of your life are a subtle sign from the Lord, telling you to let go? I think the Lord may be gently teaching me this very thing through a challenging and beautiful baby.
Feelings of Loneliness
I’ve been feeling lonely. Left-behind really. As difficult as this is, I’m learning that feelings of loneliness unite us all.
I fell asleep with four children and woke up with five (I was not pregnant).
I went to bed with four children and woke up with five. A year and a half later, I am still reeling from this reality and all the ways it has changed our family. Most importantly, I am grateful to a God whose ways are so much higher than I could ask think, or imagine.