Tonight, I am mindful that no matter the outcome of the election, people I love and care about will be disappointed, hurt, and even fearful. I wish I could take that feeling away from everyone and tomorrow could be a day of hope and peace for all of us. That’s the impossible dream, isn’t it? […]
The Music that Shaped my Faith
The music a child hears early in life is vitally important to that child’s spiritual development and sense of truth. We cannot take lightly the words we put in a child’s heart and mind. Music stays in our memories and becomes the soundtrack of our lives. I’ve been thinking a great deal about the music […]
A January Playlist for a New Year and New Beginnings
When January arrives, I can hardly remember what I listened to before Christmas music because I absolutely live my best life once Christmas music begins! I listen to Christmas music from October through December because when it brings you more joy than almost anything else in the world, two months doesn’t even seem long enough. […]
Courtney’s Playlist “Open and Obedient 2023”
Last week, I shared my words for the year, “Open and Obedient.” I’ve really been focusing on following Jesus with my choices, taking risks when God provides an opportunity, and knowing when to step back from an opportunity. Likewise, I’ve had many moments of disappointment and waiting to assist in the sanctification process this year. […]
Open and Obedient 2023
An important note: I wrote this post over the course of two days. On the day I began writing the post, we were in the process of becoming licensed for foster care but our paperwork had become lost in the mail when it was sent to the wrong county by accident and had to be […]
