Faith Filled

A Place For Spiritual Encouragement And Exploration

A woman wearing colorful glasses and a pink hoodie sits in a hospital room, giving a lighthearted expression while waiting beside medical equipment. The photo captures a moment of calm and humor in the midst of caregiving.

Oct20

Strength in the Stillness

Some days begin with coffee, quiet, and calm. Others pivot fast. But even in hospital halls or unexpected moments, strength is found in stillness, not ...

A woman with glasses and a playful double bun hairstyle smiles while enjoying a quiet Disney morning on a balcony overlooking palm trees and gardens.

Oct17

Resting in the Quiet

Whether I’m at home surrounded by dishes or sitting under Cinderella Castle, I’m learning that rest isn’t indulgence, it’s obedience. It’s trusting God enough to ...

A gentle rain falls over a quiet resort landscape as seen from a covered balcony, symbolizing peace and protection in the middle of a storm.

Oct12

Sitting in Silence:

When God Protects You in the Storm Sometimes I pray and hear nothing.Not because God isn’t listening, but because He’s already answered in a way ...

Selfie of middle aged woman with yellow shirt that has "Mama Needs a Nap" on it

Feb01

Putting Anxiety In Its Place

I don't know if you all realize this but, my life is A LOT. Not that I dwell on the details or worry about what ...

A woman and two men wearing festive Santa hats smile outdoors on a sunny day, with a red canopy and trees in the background.

Jan04

What Do I Want?

What I want is not something I focus on much. I think I have placed that thought in a back corner of a closet I ...

A woman takes a selfie while smiling. In the background, a man with his arm in a sling and a young boy wearing a cap stand near a railing by a body of water with a rocky jetty.

Sep07

Unpacking: The Great Fall and The Big Break

A view of Cadillac Ranch “I Am That Friend” was my final post before our world was stopped by a pandemic and then diverted in ...

A middle aged woman leaning against her cruise cabin window pondering life while looking out to sea

Sep03

Embracing Who You Are

don't know when or if I have praised God for who He has made me, who I am, let alone embraced the thought.

An adult and a child are relishing their freedom as they sit and play joyfully in a pit filled with blue foam blocks.

Sep02

Confined and Not Free

Freedom is limited under our own strength Feeling Trapped While I understand and cherish the fact that my freedom is in Jesus, I have to ...

A group of smiling people, including children and adults, are seated side by side inside an airplane.

Aug20

Today I Have A Choice

Today I have a choice. Even though I feel like the choice has been made for me. In actuality I always have a choice.

Jul20

Poured Out

It is difficult to depend on moments which lack any type of demand as a moment of rest. The feeling of constant preparation for the ...

A mom with a reassuring smile, next to her son with Down syndrome who is sick in bed in the hospital

Jul12

Surrender

One of the many times this boy was in the hospital and he had Mom all to himself. My desire to please the Lord is ...

A group of people, including children and adults, walk down a dirt trail in a dry, grassy area with sparse trees.

Jul09

Surviving the Trauma of Others

Parenting is hard enough, but when your child carries the invisible weight of trauma, the rules change. What works in a “typical” home doesn’t always ...

A camera captures a kitchen with a stove and refrigerator and a small boy, sneaking through the room trying to not be detected.

Jul08

Trusting in God’s Goodness

A wandering Ben in the kitchen, awake before anyone else. What could he be up to? The fact is, we can’t outrun God. As is ...

Jul06

Who Really Has Control

From a fellow control freak, I get it, that fear of not knowing. That desperate attempt to make sure every loose end is tied, every ...

A large group of people, wearing matching gray T-shirts, gather for a group photo in an outdoor courtyard with string lights overhead and buildings in the background. Some are sitting, others are standing.

Jul06

Chosen From a Flock of Millions

To be chosen from a flock of millions by the Great Shepherd, the One who created us as individuals, with minds of our own, is ...