This post is written by Jen Weant. You can read more of her story here. When they tell you becoming a parent changes everything, they are telling the truth! Almost 4 years ago, we welcomed our sweet little one into our family. After years of waiting expectantly, we adopted Parker and he has brought so … Continue reading Dear Moms, What You Do Matters
My letter to The Guy Who Stole My Car Remember that one time I got my car stolen? Like 2 months ago? Would you believe me if I told you that I still don't have my car back? It was stuck at the dealership for like 8 weeks waiting to see if the warranty would … Continue reading An Open Letter To The Guy Who Stole My Car
What Is The Point Of It All? Have you ever thought that to yourself? What is the point of it all? And let me tell you, today was one of those days that I needed THIS reminder of what God taught me a couple of months ago. I needed to remember that God was in … Continue reading What’s The Point Of It All?
Beautifully Broken and Wholly Loved You are going to think I am crazy, but I bought a beautiful water pitcher. That isn't the crazy part, I had actually bought it to break it! You are probably asking why would I do such a thing, and I share with you the story behind the pitcher. … Continue reading The Story of the Broken Pitcher
New on Candidly Christian Have you ever missed something? Have you almost missed something that God had before you? An opportunity? A blessing? A gift? I probably miss them more than I would like to. But today on Candidly Christian, I am sharing a time that I didn't miss the opportunity. Read the newest post … Continue reading The Gift I Almost Missed
Have you ever gotten a perfect gift? I am not a big fan of gifts. I really don’t like to open them, because I am so particular. It is even harder for me to open gifts in a large group. Because I also don’t really know how to control my facial expressions when I don’t … Continue reading The Perfect Gift
How many of you like the “Memories” feature on FaceBook? I love it! Sometimes I don't remember what was going on, but today when I saw my FaceBook memory from a year ago, I remember exactly what was happening. My friend had just flown in from Texas the night before, and there had been a … Continue reading If You Only Knew
September 18th. It is a day that holds the highest of highs and lowest of lows for our family. it is a date that holds loss, and celebration. A date that has carried hope, and fear. Faith and uncertainty. 7 years ago it was the date we conceived Charlie. 2 years later it was the … Continue reading How To Endure Through A Storm
Have you ever done something that you were really not proud of? I have a list of stuff like that. And I am going to share with you one of the things today. I wasn't a bad teen but there were times that I made some bad decisions. This was one of those times. I … Continue reading Let’s Go Back To The Beginning
The other day I was texting a friend of mine, and I asked her what she was struggling within the faith department. I knew that she would be honest, and she was. And I think what she is struggling with is a struggle that many of us don't want to share or be open about. … Continue reading How To Keep Faith In Times Like These