As a mom of older kids, I often feel like my job is most accurately defined as taxi driver. We spend a lot of time in the car. When I start to complain about it, I remind myself that some of the best conversations happen in the car. I want to know what my kids are thinking and how they’re doing. I want to know what’s on their hearts. They’re so independent now, but at least they still depend on me for rides (most of the time). I try to remember to appreciate this part of our life, knowing that it won’t always be this way.

With tweens and teens, anything beyond surface conversations will only happen on their own terms. If I want to know the good stuff, I have to be available to listen when they feel like talking. And with my kids, that’s usually in the car. One such conversation happened earlier this week.

trust, parenting, familyDawn KlingeSeptember 7, 2015trust, parenting

The Cracked Pot- trusting in the wisdom of God

An unfailing trust in the wisdom of God acknowledges that our existence, our history, every part of how God made us is used for his glory and good.

Have you ever heard the story of The Cracked Pot? I'm writing about how if relates to trusting in the wisdom of God and how he made us over at Pressing in and Pressing On. Please, click here to go read!

trustDawn KlingeAugust 3, 2015what trusting in God is, trust

God's love never fails- hope for the fickle heart

Fear grips tightly. I struggle daily to throw off the chains of fear. I pray. I focus my mind on that which is true and of good report. I meditate on scriptures, which remind me to trust in the Lord with all my heart, and my faith is made stronger. Fear is replaced with peace. Sometimes.

trustDawn KlingeJuly 15, 2015God's love, trust, what trusting in God is

How to Overcome Evil with Good

It’s much easier to see the speck in someone else’s eye, than it is to see the log in my own. (Matt.7: 3) I want people to act justly towards me. I feel the sting of greed taking a painful hit on my family, and I react in anger towards the selfishness I see so clearly. I’m a mama bear, dangerous, and ready to attack.

trust, graceDawn KlingeJune 17, 2015trust, gospel, kindness, justice, grace

Trusting God is a Process

Trusting God is a process. He is patient and loving with us throughout our questioning and our pain. I’m just now, really starting to understand this. For too long, I’ve been both impatient with myself and with others when it comes to getting over pain. I pray that God will continue to work in my heart, to give me a heart of compassion, that kind that he shows towards us.

trustDawn KlingeMay 6, 2015God's purpose, what trusting in God is, pain, gospel, trust, glory

Spirit Lead Me Where My Trust is Without Borders

I started this blog/book with a story about letting go of expectations, the story of how I dealt with the loss of a church I loved. That experience was the catalyst behind what you’ve been reading. I knew that letting go of expectations meant that I needed to trust Jesus with all of my heart. I wasn’t sure I did, so I decided to learn as much as I could about what it means to trust God and how to do it.

trustDawn KlingeApril 26, 2015wisdom, God is sovereign, book, Holy Spirit, trust, love, glory

You've Never Failed and You Won't Stop Now

Once again, I’m pulling a line from that beautiful song, Oceans (where feet may fail), by Hillsong United, to focus on, as I write about trusting God. He’s never failed. Who can say that, but God?

faith, trustDawn KlingeApril 19, 2015gospel, faith, faithfulness, trust

5 More Ways that God Shows His Unfailing Faithfulness

A few days ago, I shared Five Ways that God Shows His Unfailing Faithfulness. Today I’m continuing that essay with five more examples. I’m sure this is not an exhaustive list, but I hope that it will serve as an encouragement to you. God is trustworthy and faithful. Here are some reasons why:

trustDawn KlingeApril 15, 2015grace, faithfulness, trust, gospel

Faith and Culture 2015- What I Learned

I really want to get back to the book writing, and I will, with a blog post on Thursday titled 5 More Ways that God shows his Unfailing Faithfulness, a continuation of this post from last week. I’ve been off topic lately, sharing some other writing I’ve had in my files. It was spring break for my kids and I went to a writing conference- so life has been busy.

trust, what I learnedDawn KlingeApril 13, 2015what trusting in God is, What I Learned, book, trust