His Great Plans

There was a time recently when I had some rocky days. A certain aspect of my life was not going as planned. My expectations had been high, as similar situations had gone quite smoothly in the past. I wondered what this might mean for my future.  I began to question if I needed to change...

Why I Have Journaled for 17 Years.

I have kept a journal for about 17 years. There were seasons of life when I was more consistent in writing than others, but I have always had a journal that I've been writing in. I definitely recommend journaling to anyone! Journaling has brought many emotional and spiritual benefits to my life. (I hope so,...

Why I’m Cutting Down on Social Media.

I'm a person who really enjoys being connected with others. I thrive on having an active social life. While social media is a way to stay connected, I've found that I prefer other ways. There is a certain app which I used to use, which connected me with friends, family, and people from the across the...

Repost: Miracles of Motherhood

In honor of Mother's Day, here's a repost of an old post which gets a lot of traffic. I wish all women a happy Mother's Day! By virtue of your womanhood, you are a mother in some way! God likes to blow us away with miracles of motherhood. Infertility is so common in the Bible and...

You Are Never Alone

It seems that many people feel alone. In a world that is supposedly very connected, people are feeling more isolated and depressed than ever. The suicide rate in the USA has increased. I'm not sure about the statistics in other countries, but I do know that even one person taking their life, or even feeling that...

Sunflower Sojourn Turns 5!

Sunflower Sojourn turns 5 today! Dear reader, I could never have fathomed what God would do in my life in 5 years! I'm in a completely different place than I could have ever imagined back when the idea for the blog came to me. Over and over again, the Lord has proved Himself faithful! I'm...

Success, and The Big Difference

"Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up."-Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 The past few years have been quite a journey in regards to the relationship area...

The Word on Wednesday-Our Motivations & God’s Promises.

"Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not...

Showing the World What “Christian” Means.

Throughout history, there are people who have given Christians a bad name. In the name of Christ or the Church, people have hurt and killed. People have wounded hearts by professing to live as a Christian, yet not following the way Christ showed us to live. Due to these incidents and society's refusal to realize...