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Part 1: Choosing Faith When You Feel Like Giving Up
by SincerelyChristi | March 31, 2017 | My Story, Testimony Tuesday | Faith Journey | 4 Comments
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” ~Romans 8:28 As a Christian, that was a scripture that I memorized fairly early in my walk with the Lord. It was implanted in my heart, in my...Part 2: Trusting God in Difficult Times
by SincerelyChristi | April 25, 2017 | Faith, Grief, My Story, Testimony Tuesday | Faith Journey | 0 Comments
At 20 years old, I understood that I was not promised a life of rainbows and butterflies, and I didn’t expect everything to always be perfect. However, that day back in 1992 that I learned the baby I was carrying inside of me was sick, was more than I could handle....Part 3: Finding Hope When You are Angry at God
by SincerelyChristi | May 6, 2017 | Faith, My Story, Testimony Tuesday | Faith Journey | 0 Comments
As I look back over the years, I tend to focus in on particular days. Meaningful days. It’s not that the other days didn’t mean anything. Of course, they did. But as I’m thinking through the story of my firstborn son, I have to focus in and string the most important...Part 4: Finding a Miracle in the Midst of Hopelessness
by SincerelyChristi | May 20, 2017 | Faith, My Story, Testimony Tuesday | Faith Journey | 0 Comments
The anxiety overwhelmed me as I got ready for my ultrasound appointment. Just moments ago, I was standing on my bed yelling and pointing my finger at God, and now I was in a heightened state of worry as I got ready to go. I could not find peace anywhere, and believe...Part 5: Naming Our Son Was an Act of Faith
by SincerelyChristi | June 3, 2017 | My Story, Testimony Tuesday | Faith Journey | 6 Comments
This pregnancy was such a troubling time in our life, especially as a newly married, young couple, but it was also a time that produced such faith, trust, and growth in our own personal walks with God. When doctors are telling you left and right that your baby may not...Part 6: Finding Thankfulness in an Imperfect Birth Story
by SincerelyChristi | June 22, 2017 | My Story, Testimony Tuesday | Faith Journey | 0 Comments
Every Momma loves to tell a good birthing story and this Momma is no exception. This one is a little different because I had a difficult pregnancy and the birth was imperfect, as well. But still ... it's just another opportunity to tell you that He is a faithful God,...Part 7: Finding Hope in the Midst of Heartache
by SincerelyChristi | August 9, 2017 | Faith, My Story, Testimony Tuesday | Faith Journey | 0 Comments
The Day My Heartache Began For you, who have been following my series, my story, my testimony of who God has been in my life, I have to apologize that it has taken me quite a while to write about this next day, Finding Hope in the Midst of Heartache. Just being real...Part 8: My Heart Got Ripped Out but I Chose to Trust God
by SincerelyChristi | October 13, 2017 | Faith, My Story, Testimony Tuesday | Faith Journey | 0 Comments
*Disclaimer. This post is about my experience in the loss of my firstborn son. If you are looking for a happy post today, please go read about our trip to Disney World last year. 🙂 Even though this post is a more difficult one, I do hope you can find some...Part 9: I Prayed for Peace on the Day I Buried My Son
by SincerelyChristi | October 31, 2017 | My Story, Testimony Tuesday | Faith Journey | 0 Comments
Grief is hard. The day we buried our son, Joshua Caleb, was a dismal, dreary day, at least from what I remember of it. Maybe that was just the way my heart felt when I look back on it. No. I looked it up. Historical weather data confirms my memory. Cool and slightly...Part 10: An Overwhelming Heartbreak in the Midst of Grief
by SincerelyChristi | November 7, 2017 | Faith, My Story, Testimony Tuesday | Faith Journey | 0 Comments
Grief. Grief sucks. Really bad. I couldn’t imagine how my grief could get much worse or how in the world God would even allow more tragedy to strike my new family. But He did. This series is my story about the loss of my firstborn son and how my faith in God grew in...Have you thought about doing your own blog? Check out my resources and what I’ve done here.
Top 10 in 2017: Most Popular Blog Posts on Sincerely Christi
by SincerelyChristi | January 9, 2018 | Blogging, Just for Fun | 2 Comments
I'm so excited to share with you my most popular blog posts from 2017. These are posts that got the most pageviews, the most comments, pins, or messages to my email box. It's been fun looking through them and creating this list. And of course, it's...The 10 Steps I Took to Start a Blog for Under $220
by SincerelyChristi | December 2, 2017 | Blogging, Personal Growth | 0 Comments
Throughout this post, there are links to various blogging resources that I highly recommend, and have personally used in the past, or I'm currently using in my blogging world. ***Below are affiliate links, which means when you click on a link, it will take you to the...Our Disney World Vacation Experience 2016
by SincerelyChristi | August 16, 2017 | Blogging, Disney World, Family, Just for Fun, Travel | 0 Comments
Just for fun ... I'm going to tell you about our Disney World Vacation that we took in the Fall of 2016!!!! Since there is so much to tell you, I'm going to divide it up into a mini-series. Haha! This vacation was the first one we had been on in many, many years, so...5 Strategies to Fight Fear and a Free Fear Journal Page
by SincerelyChristi | July 10, 2017 | Blogging, Faith, Personal Growth, Purpose, Thriving Thursdays | 0 Comments
Fear. Fear is a liar. It's that simple. It keeps you bound up and it is so hard to deal with fear. If you are anything like me, I will naturally imagine the worst case scenario in just about any situation. I know this. Therefore, I will be honest and say that I am...Capture Insecurity and Live Your Life in Confidence
by SincerelyChristi | June 15, 2017 | Blogging, Faith, Insecurity, Personal Growth, Thriving Thursdays | 6 Comments
Insecurity. I hate that word … Insecurity. It comes in waves for me. Do you know what I mean? Sometimes it overwhelms me and I allow it to stop me in my tracks. Sometimes I’m able to put it aside and do what I need to do. Some days it attacks me in my parenting. Some...5 Reasons I Decided to Start a Blog
by SincerelyChristi | March 31, 2017 | Blogging, Personal Growth, Purpose | 0 Comments
Well, here it is, the beginning. The beginning of what... you may wonder. Me too. I have decided to start a blog. So here it is. It's my very first blog post. So. Much. Anxiety. But I'm going to hit that publish button, and I'm going to keep coming back to do it all...How to Create a Meaningful Blog Name in 7 Easy Steps
by SincerelyChristi | March 30, 2017 | Blogging | 8 Comments
***This post contains affiliate links. See my full disclosure here. In the beginning, it's so hard to choose a blog name, at least it was for me. Or so I thought. When I finally decided to create this blog, it was definitely a challenge to come up with the name. I...Scroll through my blog posts here. Maybe you missed one.
5 Steps You Can Take When Everything is Falling Apart
by SincerelyChristi | April 13, 2019 | Faith, Grief, Personal Growth | 0 Comments
Sometimes a monkey wrench gets thrown into your world and completely messes life up as you know it. It leaves you spinning out of control, gasping for breath, and feeling like everything is falling apart. The heartache. The misery. The depression. The panic attacks....Releasing Your Grown Child to God
by SincerelyChristi | April 11, 2019 | Faith, Family, Grief, Personal Growth | 2 Comments
Let Go and Let God. The saying goes “Let go and Let God” and I’m not sure I have mastered that skill yet, especially when it comes to releasing my grown children to fly on their own. Although, I’m trying to be thankful despite my worries and despite my grief in this...12 Bible Verses for Hard Times
by SincerelyChristi | March 9, 2019 | Faith, Grief, Purpose, Testimony Tuesday | Faith Journey | 0 Comments
Memories There are photos everywhere in my house. (Sure, there are many frames that still have the original "picture people" in them. Shhh! Don’t tell anyone my secrets. Ha! Most of my pictures are still digital and I admit that I’m challenged with indecision. There....How to Make a Christmas Wreath Using a Wire Coat Hanger
by SincerelyChristi | December 19, 2018 | Christmas, Holiday, Just for Fun | 0 Comments
I have always loved the Christmas ball wreaths. For years, I have wanted one but the ones I want are so stinking expensive! I just knew that I could make one myself so I could never bring myself to spend the money on one.I knew I could do it inexpensively because I...The Ultimate Tool to Fix that Pre-lit Christmas Tree
by SincerelyChristi | November 29, 2018 | Christmas, Holiday | 0 Comments
This post is completely unrelated to anything faith, grief, or hope, but it is everything about overcoming!! I put up my tree this year and had only a small section of lights working which is completely annoying and frustrating as my tree is only 2 years old. It's...5 Steps When You are Coping With the loss of a Father
by SincerelyChristi | August 20, 2018 | Grief, Personal Growth | 0 Comments
Dear Grieving Daughter, Grieving the loss of a father is heartbreaking. My heart breaks for you. It truly does. I don’t know if you grew up with an absent father, if he passed away, or if he was the best father in the world but no longer on the planet. Whatever your...Our Disney Reveal and a Countdown Calendar Printable
by SincerelyChristi | June 12, 2018 | Disney World, Family, Holiday | 0 Comments
We haven't been on a vacation in many years, so we wanted to surprise our girls, 17 and 9, with a Disney World trip. My 17 year old had already been 3 times but it was when she was younger and couldn't remember much. They had both been asking for Disney World for...A Simple Rule We Need to Teach Our Kids
by SincerelyChristi | May 19, 2018 | Family, Personal Growth, Relationships | 0 Comments
Somewhere along the way, we have quit teaching the Golden Rule to our kids. You know what the golden rule is. Right? Well, just in case, let me remind you. Do to others as you would have them do to you. Does it sound familiar? Gradually, over time, we quit showing...An Open Letter to Give you Hope Despite Hurt
by SincerelyChristi | May 16, 2018 | Faith, Grief, Personal Growth | 0 Comments
Dear Hurting Christian, My heart breaks for you right now, especially when you are struggling to find hope. I can’t imagine what it must be like to endure all that you have endured. Maybe your hurt comes from the loss of someone near and dear to you. Or maybe it was...Unique Gifts for Mom
by SincerelyChristi | May 9, 2018 | Christmas, Family, Holiday, Just for Fun | 0 Comments
12 Unique Gift Ideas to Celebrate Mom While we celebrate Mom on various holidays throughout the year, there are many opportunities to help Mom feel special beyond that. Gift ideas are challenging to me because I usually want to give more than my budget will allow, so...Welcome!
Hi there! I'm Christi! I am life and relationship coach, and I write a little bit about whatever God puts on my heart. Here, you will find my faith-filled story, and lots about marriage, relationships, finding purpose, and learning to walk in faith, by kicking fear to the ditch. Those are just a few things I'm passionate about!Get my E-book for $15!
My Recent Posts
The 10 Steps I Took to Start a Blog for Under $220
5 Reasons I Decided to Start a Blog
Capture Insecurity and Live Your Life in Confidence
Part 7: Finding Hope in the Midst of Heartache
Communication Strategies for Couples: Effectively Manage Conflict
Part 1: Choosing Faith When You Feel Like Giving Up
Why does God allow me to struggle?
