When God writes a love story, it always begins with His love for us. God did an incredible work in my heart during the last half of 2015 and into 2016, pruning away the fruitless branches of selfish desires and…
Lessons from a “Yes-iversary”
Re-Post: I am Thankful for the Day that never Was
Note: This is a re-posting of one of my personal favorites, first published on August 9, 2014 (and again in 2017). Much in my life has changed since then. In particular, I am now joyfully married to a godly man…
But I’m Not a Mom
This post first appeared on the blog on May 9, 2014 and again on May 6, 2016 and May 12, 2017. Though I have removed one paragraph and tweaked a few words because my marital status has changed since the original post,…
When You Marry “Later in Life”
“Dear Brenda, I know you married for the first time when you were in your fifties, so I am writing to ask for advice. I’m dating a great guy, and we are talking about marriage now! We are both older,…
I Am Grateful for the Day That Never Was – Repost
Note: This post was first published three years ago today, on August 9, 2014. Much in my life (besides my hairstyle, which, by the way should not be the focal point of this post!) has changed since then. In particular, I am…