This post filled me with goosebumps and awe of how much God cares about the details. I pray this gives clarity, courage, and strength to others today. (The author of this post wished to remain anonymous.)

What is the point of marriage? Why do we have to sign a contract? Can’t we just live with whoever we love? How do you know who to marry? Why do we have to love and respect our spouse?

How many of you only shop at stores that offer a point system? Do you find it a little addicting? Do you buy double or triple of an item because it has a sale on or extra points that week?

The dark scared me as a little child. We lived on a farm. I was afraid of the crickets and spiders that an old home seemed to invite. I would lay in bed and be afraid

I want to take some dedicated time to truly thank each infertile couples’ family and friends. Anyone that is connected to someone dealing with infertility can tell that it isn’t an easy trial to go through. But those family and friends that walk through it with the couple, they feel it and grieve it in their own way too.

“So then you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with the saints, and members of God’s household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. The whole building, being put together by Him, grows into a holy sanctuary in the Lord. You also are being built together for God’s dwelling in the Spirit” – Ephesians 2:19-21

I would see one of my moms sit at the table and spend a considerable amount of time going through each flyer and cutting out the coupons. Then she would take a whole morning driving to various grocery stores to get the items on sale. Was it really worth it to go to all that trouble to only save a few dollars?

“Stay focused Rachel … You’ve got this … Keep looking in front of you … Don’t look behind … You’ll be fine”

To those who have adopted or are considering adoption, I think it is fascinating to realize that you were adopted as well. If you are a child of God, then you were adopted the moment you said yes to a relationship with Jesus. You are a chosen child of God. Wow! What a thought.

I’ll keep this short today, as I’m sure some of you have something special planned.