Natasha Metzler is a writer of parables and stories, the mother of two beautiful adopted children, a farmer's wife, and a lover of the Word. She relishes community, celebrates every accomplishment with laughter, and desires her house (and life) be filled with music and stories. Read more from Natasha at NatashaMetzler.com. Featured Posts 5 Things to Remember {when the doctor says you’ll never be a mom} There is No Formula to Keep Your ... Read More about Natasha Metzler
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This is your friend Elisabeth Elliot…
“You are loved with an everlasting love," that’s what the Bible says, "and underneath are the everlasting arms.” This is your friend Elisabeth Elliot... She opened her radio program "Gateway to Joy" the same way each morning. Elisabeth Elliot, wife of martyred missionary Jim Elliot, world-wide speaker, and best-selling author, was a mentor and friend to so many... You are loved with an everlasting love and other timeless lessons from ... Read More about This is your friend Elisabeth Elliot…
6 Questions to Ask Before You Define the Relationship
The day my boyfriend and I “made it official” was super romantic. We were at Panera early in the morning, enjoying our free coffee refills when our conversation naturally drifted toward…Power Rangers. I discovered that his knowledge of the subject greatly surpassed mine and he asked, “How do you feel about having a boyfriend who knows so much about Power Rangers?” To which I replied, “Do I?” “Do you what?” “Do ... Read More about 6 Questions to Ask Before You Define the Relationship
5 Things to Remember When the Doctor Says You’ll Never be a Mom
I still remember the doctor looking at me over the top of her glasses. "What this means," she explained, "is that it is very probable you will never bear children." And something inside me just withered up and died right there. I stumbled through weeks, then months, and then years before I finally started breathing easy again. Through the gentle love of friends, and the incredible grace of God, I learned five important things about facing ... Read More about 5 Things to Remember When the Doctor Says You’ll Never be a Mom
how to make your life story God’s battle cry
Today I have the privilege of introducing you to one of my personal heroes, Jordyn Glaser. Jordyn is married to my cousin Brian. Together, they are saying yes to the hard things God calls them to, stepping out in faith without waiting to see how God will provide. Brian and Jordyn’s story has had a poignant impact on our family through the years. And now, Jordyn is sharing their moving testimony in her new book, Battle Cry. Here’s a glimpse ... Read More about how to make your life story God’s battle cry
What To Do With the “Almosts”
by Katie Neal “Next to being married, a girl likes to be crossed in love now and again. It is something to think of and gives her a sort of distinction among her friends.” - Mr. Bennet in Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen Thank you, my dear Mr. Bennet. We’ll deal with you later. First some backstory. As a Christian girl, I have read so many articles and books about singleness and dating. And I assure you, plenty on marriage. But ... Read More about What To Do With the “Almosts”
when you don’t feel like singleness is a gift
At several key points in my life, a book has come along just when I needed it. In the last few months, there have been two: my friend Natasha Metzler's Emma and the Reasons, and Kingdom Single by Tony Evans. Some books tell you that singleness is valuable, a gift even: these books helped me to feel it. Having lived 18 years past the age at which I originally hoped to be married, I've had plenty of time to read, write, and discuss the topic of ... Read More about when you don’t feel like singleness is a gift
Novel Encouragement for Singles
Unexpected life-detours can be hard -- whether you thought you'd have ten children by now and you're not sure how to do this singleness thing, or you planned to be single for awhile and now you've lost your vision. As a thirty-something woman who is still waiting for marriage, what has made an enormous difference to me? Having a vision of what singlehood can be. I've read it in the Bible. I've seen it walked out in friends' lives, or in ... Read More about Novel Encouragement for Singles
a Cinderella novel that makes you ponder the heart of God
I wish I had been able to read this book back when I was single. Then (and now!) I devoured love stories left and right. There is just something about a love story, isn't there? I can't get enough. If you're also a love story aficionado, allow me to introduce you to one of the best love stories I've read all year--and the heroine who is nothing like you might expect. "It all began when I was three. At least, that’s the story my mom used to ... Read More about a Cinderella novel that makes you ponder the heart of God
Audiobooks That Touch the Heart
When I was a little girl and my dog was hit by a car and had to go to the veterinarian, I turned on my favorite Your Story Hour tape about Clara Barton. My mom questioned my choice, but it was somehow comforting to me about listening to the story of a Civil War nurse while my dog was undergoing surgery. There's something about audio books and dramatization that can't be found in a book or matched by a movie. Maybe it's because audiobooks can ... Read More about Audiobooks That Touch the Heart
6 Books to Grow Your Faith
“That is a good book it seems to me, which is opened with expectation and closed with profit.” (Louisa May Alcott) Did you ever sit on a phone book as a kid? Maybe you were too short to reach the table at grandma's house and the latest, hefty edition of The Yellow Pages was commissioned as a sort of "booster." Well, though phone books are quite endangered these days, books can always be a booster, a stepping stone or a staircase to new heights. ... Read More about 6 Books to Grow Your Faith
Silver Spoons and Grains of Sand
A friend and mentor once told me that when you're trying to get going again with Bible reading, you can always start by just reading the Proverb that coincides with the day of the month. That is precisely how I wound up reading Proverbs 30 one dreary morning before work. My breath caught in my throat, for though I had seen it before, I had never realized how applicable it was to myself. "Do not make me rich, but give me each day what I need; for ... Read More about Silver Spoons and Grains of Sand
