I'd rather have Jesus...I grew up hearing these words and hearing my Mom singing this song. I can still hear her singing it with her beautiful smile. My Mom loved beautiful things. It was just who she was. She loved beautiful clothes and always looked classy and all put together. She decorated her home beautifully. … Continue reading Momma’s Song
Author: carriebeark
Encouragement for the Empty Nesters
I am writing today to all of you with teenagers, young adults or soon to be empty nesters. Most of my topics are related to my faith but I'm also wanting to incorporate some "seasons of life"topics in my blog. Especially in regards to parenting. This one in particular I am writing to help you … Continue reading Encouragement for the Empty Nesters
Quiet
I was listening to the radio last week on my way to work and the lady on there was talking about "rest". Something that not many people do these days unless they just can't go anymore. And even if we rest it may consist of our minds not resting as we scroll social media having … Continue reading Quiet
“God is a good, good Father…but is He?”
We sing the song in church, "You're a good, good Father. It's who you are, it's who you are and I'm loved by You. It's who I am, it's who I am, it's who I am." We are comforted in the fact that God is so good to us, so good that He holds us … Continue reading “God is a good, good Father…but is He?”
“What have you done for someone else lately?”
If you look over the span of your entire life thus far you will surely see wonderful things that have happened in your life and very hard things that have happened in your life. You will remember triumphs and tragedies. Sometimes it is easy to dwell on the hard times. You may see a picture … Continue reading “What have you done for someone else lately?”
…till you can’t
Since losing my Mom to Covid my priorities have changed quite a bit. I've always loved being with my family but I treasure them now more than ever. I've got to spend so much time with my Dad. I've heard stories about his childhood I'd never heard. I've gone on road trips with him and … Continue reading …till you can’t
God uses”messy”people
You and I are full of messes, things that need cleaned up, things that need worked on, things that need organized. I know, not so encouraging right?....But wait, read on as I explain more.....I promise, it will make you feel better, not worse. I say all that to actually encourage you. I'm sure there are … Continue reading God uses”messy”people
Looking in all the wrong places for JOY
It's morning! It's time to start your day! You wake up with a huge smile on your face, stretch and jump right out of that bed. You do a little skip to the shower and sing praises the whole time you are in there. You finish getting ready and put on praise music and sing … Continue reading Looking in all the wrong places for JOY
Surviving Grief…not alone, but with Jesus
This is to all of you out there who have lost a loved one whether it be recently or in years past. To all who are feeling the pain of the loss and the moments your heart aches so much it hurts and you can't even find words to pray. I lost my mom to … Continue reading Surviving Grief…not alone, but with Jesus
“Mercy of God”
The words of one of my favorite songs says "Twas the cross meant for me that my Savior carried. Oh I've been made free by the mercy of God."(Mercy-Maverick City Music). I've been thinking about how truly amazing the grace of God is. I surely don't deserve what He's done for me but He did … Continue reading “Mercy of God”
Carrie'd Me Through 