This is where you’ll find personal stories and reflections covering themes like anxiety, grief, celebration, and topics often not talked about like What to do when friendships fail, When you don’t want to talk to your spouse, and more.
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The story of adopting a crazy kitten who triggered a toxic lie I’ve been believing—one that constantly left me feeling like I wasn’t enough. Read on to find out what God is teaching me, why it’s one of the best things that happened to me this year, and what ended up happening with the kitten (did we keep him?). If you struggle with perfectionism or feeling like you’re failing, this will speak encouragement to your heart.
Read MoreA devotional sharing how God’s word brought calm to my body and mind during a pre-flight panic attack. This post tells the joyful story of finding peace on an airplane for the first time in over seven years, offering encouragement to anyone facing anxiety.
Read MoreWhy I changed lovemin to Mindy Larsen, the heart behind my new tagline “Uncovering God’s Goodness in the Mess”, and what’s next for Mindy Larsen
Read MoreThe key to enduring the long journey of life after loss, is to always hold space for grief. A post about our first trip without my dad.
Read MoreThe introduction to An Advent Laced with Grief - a 10-day devotional that holds space for grief and helps grievers find hope in the Advent season.
Read MoreA post about how deep loss changes you and how a novel led me to say goodbye to my self that existed before loss.
Read MoreBecause of Jesus’ work on the cross there is hopeful necessity in death - through it, we get to enter into life in eternity with Him. Both the sorrow of Good Friday and the celebration of Easter were intensified on this first Easter after the death of my dad.
Read MoreThe story of finding our new house, a mere month after my dad died, and how God provided peace amidst anxiety.
Read MoreThe devastating news of my dad’s unexpected death, and the eulogy I wrote for his service.
Read MoreShedding the “I didn’t sign up for this” negative attitude and finding joy and peace in the midst of a difficult circumstance.
Read MoreA virtual Christmas card from us to you - 2021
Read MorePanic attacks wreaked my body several times a day when my family members got Covid during the pandemic and fear ran rampant. This post talks about the panic that almost wrecked me, and how I fought through to find peace.
Read MoreIn a season where I’m constantly asking, “How long until this struggle is over, Lord?” I’m pressing in to the messy middle and learning to rely on God.
Read MoreA post about how comparison, or our own unrealized, unmet expectations, is a contentment killer. And how to quit the comparison game.
Read MoreThe beginning of my gluten-free journey.
Read MoreIf you’re feeling emotionally or physically overdone, repeat after me “God will sustain me.” Sharing about a time when my nephew was in the NICU and God carried and sustained me when physical and mental exhaustion wore me down.
Read MoreIf you’re craving clarity or affirmation regarding next steps in your life, read this post that talks through Abram’s story and provides a tip for when you’re question next steps. You will be encouraged and empowered to relinquish control and take your next step in confidence.
Read MoreWhat if taking a breath was the secret sauce to finding strength in all areas of life? The more we practice this simple act of taking a breath in the transition – the more we open ourselves up to experience the stillness and strength that comes from knowing Christ Jesus.
Read MoreWhy I chose Stillness as my word for 2021 - This world is a mess. The brokenness, chaos, and unrest is mounting. BUT, the stillness we get to experience through Jesus is what enables us to not only withstand anything that comes our way but also find rest and peace right in the midst of it.
Read MoreReflecting on 2020 and sharing five lessons I learned.
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