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What Would You Say To Your 16-Year-Old Self?
What would you say to your 16-year-old self? This is a question I get asked all the time but a question I love to ask others who have experienced life more than I have. My answer is always centered on reminding 16-year-old Aisha that it’s ok to not have all…
You Are Valuable by Brenda Drost
This week I had the awesome opportunity to share my story and some encouraging words with the gals over at See Hear Love. It had been a while since someone had asked me about how I came to really surrender my life to Christ. It took me back to the…
Being Brave
Bravery… I read a quote recently that said, “She was powerful not because she wasn’t scared but because she went on so strongly, despite the fear.” – Atticus It hit me in the face. It challenged my concept of a brave woman. It may seem strange that such a simple…
I Don’t Know
I’ve been thinking about life and taking a little walk down memory lane a bit this week. Sometimes I wonder if ‘my story’ has made any sense at all – and just how does God use a broken down girl? I stumbled upon a post I wrote several years ago…
Why the Stories We Tell Ourselves Matter
Stories are powerful. We tell them every day. They surround us and shape how we make sense of our lives and the world around us. Stories have the magical way of becoming a part of the very fabric of our lives: our memories, our feelings, and our sense of justice…
Finding God in the Mess of Life
I was so excited to be a guest on See Hear Love this week.This show was actually five years in the making, which is when I first met Melinda.I had been a long time mommy blogger who had disappeared during my divorce. I decided to start blogging again shortly after Melinda had bravely told her…
Here’s to a Glorious New Season!
There’s something awesome about the changing of seasons. It brings with it a feeling of newness and curiosity for what’s ahead. Question: What’s your favourite season? My all time favourite season is Fall. I absolutely love everything about it: The beautiful autumn colour of the leaves, the crisp cool air,…