Embracing the Unexpected – The Best of the Third Quarter 2018

Embracing the Unexpected – The Best of the Third Quarter 2018

Find out what sparked interest on the Blog at “Embracing the Unexpected” for the third quarter of 2018. Below you will discover the top viewed posts, articles with the most shares, places where we had the most comments, as well as our top viewed guest post.     

Are you brave enough, not to please? What about when it comes to motherhood? Will you stand firm and look like the “Mean Mom” when your child is hurting?

How to Be Brave Enough Not to Please

Are you brave enough, not to please?  Even when it comes to motherhood? Will you stand firm and look like the “Mean Mom” when your hurting child begs for help, and others question your methods? Don’t misunderstand, I believed in discipline and had no trouble setting rules and following through. However, when it came to withholding…

Is it hard for you to trust God in a season of waiting? Our guest, Leslie Newman shares insights on how to put our trust in the Lord. 

How to Trust God In Your Season of Waiting | Post by Leslie Newman

Is it hard for you to trust God in a season of waiting? Many times, we grow frustrated with God’s timing which can lead to doubts as to whether he cares about us. Today, our guest, Leslie, shares some insights on putting our trust in the Lord. It indeed can make our season of waiting…

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…

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…

For most parents, the death of their child is “the worst nightmare possible."  Today I have a special guest with us, Debbie Siddiqui from RealLationships.com to share how she has been surviving the death of her son. She has a faith which has not wandered even in the midst of great pain. 

What Is Your Worst Nightmare? – Guest Post by Debbie Beck-Siddiqui

For parents, the death of your child has to be “the worst nightmare possible.” Today I have a special guest with us, Debbie Beck-Siddiqui from Embrace REALationships to share how she has been surviving the death of her son. Not only is she a talented speaker but she is one of my dearest friends. She…

Are you in one of those seasons where you question whether God will provide? Sometimes it takes need of a Comforter to remember his presence is always there.

Are You in a Season Worried about God Providing?- Guest Post by Abby McDonald

Do you ever find yourself in a season where you question whether God will provide? If so you are not alone. Today I am excited to introduce you to my friend Abby McDonald. Through her story, she sweetly reminds us even in the midst of our unexpected circumstances we must go back to what we know…