Have you ever had your tree's trimmed and cried over it? I have!  How about when God cuts off our branches? Do you trust Him in the pruning? 

Do You Trust God in the Pruning? – Grace & Truth Link-Up

Have you ever had your tree’s trimmed and cried over it? I have! How about when God cuts off our branches? Do you trust Him in the pruning?  We have quite a few trees at our home.  I haven’t always appreciated them until they were destroyed or so I thought.  One day I walked outside, and to…

How do you know if you're going to heaven?Will you be able to answer with something more tangible than a feeling, when asked by someone else?

Are You Sure You’re Going to Heaven? – Grace & Truth Christian Link-Up

How do you know if you’re going to heaven? Maybe you don’t personally struggle with this question, but yet you find yourself stumbling with your words when trying to explain it to someone else. Or perhaps you aren’t quite sure your ticket into heaven is valid.

Are you an imitator of God or man? Allyson, our featured writer, asks some valuable questions as she ponders what it means to be imitators of Christ.

Are You an Imitator of God? – Grace & Truth Link-Up

Are you an imitator of God or man? It is easy to get caught up in trying to be like everyone else that we sometimes forget our Lord called us to emulate him not people.  I try but frequently fall short, thank goodness our Lord gives us a lifetime to keep moving in that direction. However,…

I thought you might enjoy seeing what sparked interest in the community at "Embracing the Unexpected" in the second quarter of 2018. Below you will find the top viewed posts, articles with the most shares, places where we had the most comments, as well as our favorite guest posts. 

Embracing the Unexpected – The Best of the Second Quarter 2018

I thought you might enjoy seeing what sparked interest on the Blog at “Embracing the Unexpected” for the second quarter of 2018. Below you will find the top viewed posts, articles with the most shares, places where we had the most comments, as well as our favorite guest posts.     

Should We Discuss Depression in Marriage? | Guest Post by Carmen Brown

Should We Discuss Depression in Marriage? | Guest Post by Carmen Brown

What do you think, should couples discuss depression in marriage? If you or your spouse have depression do you openly discuss it together? Whatever you do read this post, it might change your mind on the importance of becoming a team in whatever struggles you might have. As I always say, We were never meant to…

Do you take time to celebrate your accomplishments or your relationships? It is so easy to let the busyness of life get in the way.

Do You Take Time to Celebrate? – Grace & Truth Link-Up

Do you take time to celebrate your accomplishments or your relationships? It is so easy to let the busyness of life get in the way. We know we should, yet we fail to plan or make time for them. For the remainder of June, I will be taking a blogging break to celebrate my thirtieth year…

Are Your Circumstances Getting the Best of You? | Guest Post by Sheila Qualls

Are Your Circumstances Getting the Best of You? | Guest Post by Sheila Qualls

  Are your circumstances getting the best of you when it comes to marriage?  It is easy to let our current situation take priority over our husbands. It is a dangerous road to go down. Please welcome my friend Sheila Qualls who blogs over at The Not So Excellent Wife. It is an honor to have…