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Are Soulmates in the Bible?
Can you feel that—the love in the air? It’s that time of year again when the infamous holiday specifically for lovers graces our...

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Feb 8, 20235 min read


What Rudolph the Reindeer Teaches us About Bullying
Who doesn't love a good underdog-to-overcomer story? And Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a perfect example of a classic tale of someone...

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Nov 21, 20226 min read


27 Creative Sides to Consider for This Year's Thanksgiving Feast
When you think about Thanksgiving, I'm sure food comes to your mind first. At least, it does for me. Of course, I also think of precious...

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Nov 14, 20225 min read


17 Fun Thanksgiving Traditions to Try
17 Creative Thanksgiving Traditions for Your Family to Try The holiday season is fast approaching. It will soon be time to plan the...

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Nov 7, 20225 min read


Benefits of Mental Health Medicine
"Every morning I take the same two pills with a glass of water, and then I go about my day. My day is typical of a thirty-something...

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Oct 3, 20221 min read


Intentional Ramblings
I don't pray for world peace – not sure that I ever have. I guess I don't see a point in doing so. It's not that I doubt my God. I know...

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Sep 26, 20224 min read


If You Knew, Would You Still Give?
"In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself...

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Sep 19, 20223 min read


Is My Anxiety Normal
When we read the Bible, we are aptly and repeatedly reminded to NOT worry. Yet, we see many Biblical characters doing just that –...

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Sep 12, 20226 min read


6 Takeaways from Matthew 24 - The Beginning of Sorrows
"We don't talk about Bruno. No, no, no." This catchy tune from Encanto played on repeat while my children delighted in the new animated...

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Sep 5, 20226 min read


A Letter to the Mom Who Feels Incapable
Dear Beautiful Mom, I know there are times in your life when you feel incapable of your roles and responsibilities. Maybe your feelings...

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Aug 29, 20225 min read


Pursuing Wisdom in Proverbs 14
Pursuing Proverbs – Chapter 14 Lord, teach me to be… Wise. I often write in a prayer journal. As a mom of two young boys, my most...

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Aug 22, 20222 min read


What I Wish You Knew about My Mental Health Diagnosis
This Q&A originally published in the August 2022 Newsletter from Embracing the Unexpected. Make sure to subscribe to Maree's newsletters...

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Aug 15, 20223 min read


11 Prayers of Scripture for Teachers
Originally Published on ibelieve.com on 8/12/22. Last Sunday, the Pastor at my church asked who was ready for back to school. The...

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Aug 15, 20226 min read


Depression and Faith Can Coexist - A look at Charles Spurgeon's Life
Faith, the size of a mustard seed, is all we need to move a mountain (Matthew 17:20). This tiny seed reminds us that Christ will still do...

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Jul 5, 20225 min read


3 Ways to Share the Burden with a Loved One
Recently, I was given the opportunity by a dear friend, Maree Dee, to guest post for her blog Embracing the Unexpected . Maree writes and...

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Jun 27, 20221 min read


Does God Still Love Me When I'm Depressed?
Does God Still Love Me when I’m Depressed? Why does God hate me? I'm guessing you didn't come to a site for faithful Christian women and...

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Jun 20, 20225 min read


SOS - Jesus Rescue Me from My Thoughts
I heard a story of a pastor who visited an orphanage in China. The room was full of cribs with just enough space to walk through. The...

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Jun 13, 20225 min read


Rest for the Fearful Mind - Elijah's Desperation
Rest for the Anxious Mind – A Walk-through Elijah’s Desperation What I've always wondered is how can someone of unsurmountable faith who...

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
Jun 6, 20226 min read


For the Mom Who Feels Abandoned
He met her in a lonely place, by a spring in the desert. Enveloped in seclusion and running from abuse – God appeared to her in the...

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
May 23, 20226 min read


Ways to Get Outside with Your Children
5 Creative Ways to get Outside with your Kids As a mom of two nature-loving young boys – outdoor play is a daily occurrence no matter the...

Darcie @ Leighton Lane
May 16, 20226 min read
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