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God’s Timing Is Never Punishment- It’s Protection
The Dream That Turned Into Heartbreak I’ve dreamt about being a mom since I was a little girl. I used to imagine what kind of mom I’d be, how many kids I’d have, what they’d look like, and whether I’d have boys or girls. I always assumed that once I got married, I’d get pregnant quickly—so I was always extremely careful. But when my husband and I began trying to conceive, it didn’t go the way I imagined. After just a few months, I started to realize something wasn’t right. What followed were nearly two years of heartbreak and unanswered questions. A season that would teach me about God’s perfect…
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Trusting God In The Wilderness
Recently, my church crew and I were reading through a book when I came across a question that hit me hard: “What is your attitude toward God in the wilderness? What holds you back from trusting Him?”It made me stop and reflect- because trusting God in the wilderness is exactly where I’ve been struggling lately. My honest answer? “Depending on the circumstance, my attitude changes. Usually, I’m like Job — LOL. I’m working on it.” But then I kept writing… “I think it’s because the unknown scares me. It’s easier to trust God with finances because that’s familiar to me. He’s provided in that area multiple times. The ‘what ifs’…
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“Does Forgiving Mean Letting Them Off the Hook?
That thought has crossed my mind more times than I can count—“Does forgiving mean letting them off the hook.” Even though I know that’s not how forgiveness works, I’ve still found myself wrestling with it throughout my walk with God. Does forgiving mean letting them off the hook? It can feel that way—like releasing someone from the weight of their offense also means releasing them from accountability. But that’s not how God’s forgiveness works, and it’s not what He asks of us. There have been situations where I’ve truly forgiven people—fully, deeply, and with peace. But if I’m being honest… there’s this one person I just can’t seem to forgive…
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God’s Grace and Forgiveness: He Didn’t Punish Me
A Distorted View of God’s Grace Growing up Catholic, my “relationship” with Jesus was based on a very simple formula: Do good, and you’ll be rewarded. Do bad, and you’ll be punished. It sounded reasonable at the time, but I never realized how deeply those words would damage my understanding of God’s grace and forgiveness- both as a child and later as an adult. That black-and-white thinking distorted my entire view of His character. I saw Him more as a judge than a loving Father. When Suffering Struck: Wrestling with Guilt In November 2022, I was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, https://www.lupus.org/resources/what-is-lupus)a chronic autoimmune disorder where the body’s immune system…
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God Looks at the Heart- What’s In Yours?
We’ve all heard the verse, “Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.” Matthew 12:34. However, it’s a powerful reminder that God looks at the heart not just our actions or words, but deeper places within us. If you’re anything like me, you may find yourself confronted with a mess more often than you’d like to admit. This verse hits me deeply because one of my biggest personal battles is with anger. I tend to be quick-tempered, and more often than not. it catches me off guard. When I examine the root of it, I see how much of it stems from the environment I grew up in-…
Hey there! I’m Natasha, a wife & first time mom who loves Jesus. My goal is to build a community & help others in their journey along the way.