Prayer is a tricky thing in some sense. It is an obligatory and necessary part of the Christian walk – as many verses encourage a habit...

I wonder how many of you can relate to this conversation: *me staring in the mirror* me : okay... I am really loving this outfit today!...

I have just come off of a week of forced rest. Body overcome with illness, I spent most days simply moving from my bed to my couch where...

To Our Beloved Friends & Family, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Hastings family – where do I begin? Twenty-twenty three has truly been a special and chaotic compilation of life events, as we have not only enjoyed our first year of marriage, but did so in three different homes, in three different states with the Marine Corps. And, while I could sit and write a novel on the lessons God has taught us through this adventure that is only just beginning, I will su

I had a WHOLE post written up about the importance of developing a rhythm of rest within out lives but delayed posting it because once again I found myself ill. Yet, I find God had purpose even in the waiting - as He usually does. See, on Sunday my husband and I attended our little Oklahoma church and the message was on the Christmas story - something I have heard hundreds of times over the years - particularly focusing on Mary and Joseph. And, the pastor did so in a way I ha

Let’s talk about the little moments. I distinctly remember those mornings I awoke in recovery and discouragement struck immediately,...