Peacefully Imperfect - Bringing Joy to Everyday Life

What to do When You’re Hanging by a Thread

Feeling Defeated Lately, I feel as if I’ve been hanging by a thread. I don’t like saying these words, much less living them, but it is what it is. These types of feelings can cause me [or any of us] to feel weak and defeated. But I'm not weak and defeated, and the prince of darkness doesn’t like it ... View Post

My Favorite Part of the Story is God’s Goodness

in Summer in July on 07/23/20

Enjoy the Quiet It’s 6:30am. I’m sitting on a deck alone, overlooking a South Carolina inlet that weaves its way through rows and rows of beach houses. The beach is just a street away. It’s quiet. The rest of the house is sleeping. There’s a light breeze, and a slender white egret quietly walks ... View Post

4 Lessons I Learned Waiting for A Sunrise

in Summer in July on 07/16/20

Waiting For a Sunrise A few years ago, I started a habit of occasionally waking early to take in a sunrise and spend time listening for God’s voice - just me and Jesus. Each night before one of these early risings, I would check the internet for the official time of sunrise the next morning, lay ... View Post

When it’s Time to Rest and Wait for God’s Best

in Summer in July on 07/09/20

Wait on God's Best Summer always ushers in memories—the easy-breezy days of yesterday. As a little girl, I was not a good "waiter," especially when it came to making something delicious like homemade ice cream. Raise your hands if you remember the old fashion homemade ice cream makers. You know ... View Post

3 Lessons that Saved my Summertime Sanity

in Summer in July on 07/03/20

When Things Don’t Go as Planned For months everything had been planned to a tee. The seven day trip with another youth choir was set with plenty of adventure, performances, and new friendships. The 38 teenagers participating from our church had a mission and purpose for seeing it through. Little ... View Post

4 Ways to Spread Kindness Everywhere You Go

in Joy-Filled Life on 05/17/20

Be Kind and Compassionate A few weeks ago I was reading our local paper and noticed an article with COVID-19 information. Toward the end of the story there was a quote from the mayor reminding people to be kind, compassionate, and sensitive with their comments when responding to those who had lost ... View Post

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