One Step Forward (Processing my mom’s passing)

Thanks for reading and coming along this journey with me. My hope with this series is that it will help anyone who is also dealing with grief, anger, parental issues, family issues, etc. To my family and those of you close to my mom: I hope this doesn't offend or make any of you upset.…

The day I got asked about my Covering

I was asked why I wear a covering by some of the people I am the closest to in MT. I was kind of shocked that they didn't know but also knew that it was a sign that they had reached a new level of comfort with me. I started off with the usual, “Well,…

From Chains to Freedom: My Struggle with Porn (update!!!)

I am so excited to share this!!! "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." - Romans 12:2 This morning I was sitting in the assembly of…

Face to Face with Jesus

I have been involved with a women's Bible study called Face to Face with Jesus. It studied the various times people were face to face with Jesus. We studied when the 4 friends brought the paralyzed man down through the roof, when the rich man asked Jesus what he needed to do to get into…

Arnie Skrivseth: The Best Grandpa I Ever Had

He really was. Both of my biological ones died before I was born. I had always wanted a Grandpa, and when I got married, I was so excited to have one. As far as a Grandpa was concerned, he filled every bit of fantasy my little mind made up about Grandpas. He was wise, quiet,…

Being Attacked by the Church

This past year has been hard. You know the feeling of climbing a giant hill and never quite getting your footing? You make a few successful steps but then slide down while rocks and sand cut into your knees. You've gotten far enough up the hill that to go back would be a waste but…

From Chains to Freedom: My Struggle with Porn (Pt3)

I just want to thank all of you who have read this and commented. I was so scared when Jesus told me to write this, and He has been getting the glory, so that makes me excited! Part 3 will be my journey with porn and masturbation in my dating and married life. I will…

From Chains to Freedom: My Struggle with Porn (Pt 2)

Sorry this took so long. Life got busy and I had emotional weirdness going on. This post will mostly talk about the cycle that I was in after I became a Christian. Again, I would like to point out that I will try not to be too explicit, but am going to be honest. Also,…

From Chains to Freedom: My Struggle with Porn (Pt 1)

I would like to start off that when Jesus put this on my heart, I was absolutely terrified. Still am actually. This is the one subject I have never been open about. Men struggling with porn is expected, but a woman!?! Surely not. Well I am here to say that I was a woman who…

Practicality, Smacticality (or should I say control?)

Everything I read today has a list. A list to make my life easier. A certain amount of steps to make my life more efficient, or how I can save money. A list on how to put each part of my life into a neat little box that I can cope with. A way to…