https://www.aleishaboersema.com2026-01-01 23:59:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/days-of-awe2025-11-29 11:13:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/gingerbread-foundationsDuring this Christmas, remember that grounding your thoughts in Christ brings resilience and peace. Trust in His care through life's ups and downs, and find joy in small victories that strengthen you in Christ. (Poem)2025-07-25 05:00:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/the-last-wordWhat types of last words do you remember in your life? Christ has a last word for you. What is it and why does it even matter?2025-07-07 06:58:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/he-loves-me-he-loves-me-notDo you ever feel like human affection is as unpredictable as a game of "He loves me, he loves me not?"2025-05-23 04:25:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/ready-nothing-has-changedWe have all had seasons that seem marred with pain and hopelessness. We see failure. Ashes. And emptiness. What would Father say to us in those moments?2024-03-25 03:20:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/puddle-waterOut of habit, do we run to the lesser things of the flesh over the freshwater of the Spirit? I know I can and do. Maybe you do, too?2024-01-08 05:52:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/current-word-storm-the-gift-of-cough-syrupWhatever you are going through, know the Father knows, too. He is actually giving you everything you need to get through whatever season you find yourself. May His goodness simply astound you!2023-12-02 07:00:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/editing-jesus-in-the-bottleIf you are walking through a season of pain, depression, or anxiety this Christmas, I pray this post will encourage you and, at the very least, let you know that you are seen and heard.2023-10-30 08:04:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/in-your-closed-doors-of-lifeZero ways forward. No favorable moment. Think of a closed door with no way in or no way out. What do we do then?2023-10-09 06:59:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/no-plan-survives-the-battleLife often throws us battles that threaten to overtake and consume us. Does anything last in our fallen world?2023-09-16 08:38:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/complete-but-not-spelled-checked-the-holy-butThink of your biggest challenge right now. Maybe it's a relational difficulty. Money issues. A dreaded conversation. A decision you are putting off. A grievous season. A truth that you don't want to face. What they did to you. What do we magnify when the violent storms of life come ravaging upon us?2023-06-27 12:43:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/without-foldWe’d never out-right say it, but sometimes we feel it unspoken inside. "God is holding out on me."2023-03-30 10:57:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/the-bondage-of-i-am-no-goodEver feel badly about yourself? Read on, my friend!2022-12-27 05:25:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/guest-post-the-christmas-guaranteeChristmas is now on clearance at the grocery stores and Valentine's Day candy has moved it. Yet, do you have any Christmas returns to make? Do you need a warranty for any of your gifts? Come enjoy todays guest post which looks at the question—Do Christians need a warranty?2022-12-25 05:35:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/confession-of-hope-december-25From series: Advent Calendar Countdown2022-12-24 05:31:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/confession-of-hope-december-24From series: Advent Calendar Countdown2022-12-23 05:34:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/confession-of-hope-december-23From series: Advent Calendar Countdown2022-12-22 05:34:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/confession-of-hope-december-22From series: Advent Calendar Countdown2022-12-21 05:34:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/confession-of-hope-december-21From series: Advent Calendar Countdown2022-12-20 06:38:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/confession-of-hope-december-20From series: Advent Calendar Countdown2022-12-19 06:33:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/confession-of-hope-december-19From series: Advent Calendar Countdown2022-12-18 06:28:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/confession-of-hope-december-18Advent John 1:4 Matthew 5:162022-12-17 05:28:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/confession-of-hope-december-17From series: Advent Calendar Countdown2022-12-16 05:11:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/confession-of-hope-december-16From series: Advent Calendar Countdown2022-12-15 04:49:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/confession-of-hope-december-15From series: Advent Calendar Countdow2022-12-14 06:58:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/confession-of-hope-december-14From series: Advent Calendar Countdown2022-12-13 05:13:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/confession-of-hope-december-13From series: Advent Calendar Countdown2022-12-12 07:59:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/confession-of-hope-december-12From Series: Advent Calendar Countdown2022-12-11 05:04:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/confession-of-hope-december-11From series: Advent Calendar Countdown2022-12-10 05:52:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/confession-of-hope-december-10From series: Advent Calendar Countdown2022-12-09 05:40:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/confession-of-hope-december-9From series: Advent Calendar Countdown2022-12-08 05:12:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/confession-of-hope-december-8From series: Advent Countdown Calendar2022-12-07 05:09:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/confession-of-hope-december-7From series: Advent Calendar Countdown2022-12-06 05:48:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/confession-of-hope-december-6From series: Advent Calendar Countdown2022-12-05 06:27:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/confession-of-hope-december-5From series "Advent Calendar Countdown"2022-12-04 06:39:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/confession-of-hope-december-4Day four of "Advent Calendar Countdown"2022-12-03 06:59:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/confession-of-hope-december-3Day three of "Advent Calendar Countdown"2022-12-02 06:00:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/confession-of-hope-december-2Day two of "Advent Calendar Countdown"2022-12-01 11:00:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/confession-of-hope-december-1Day one of "Advent Calendar Countdown"2022-12-01 10:41:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/advent-calendar-countdownI invite you to join me for a daily countdown to Christmas!2022-11-15 08:19:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/when-others-misread-your-intentionsWhat do we do when others misjudge us? Does it have to be this way? Is there a way out?2022-09-17 05:50:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/throwing-rocksMama said never to throw rocks. This is the one exception.2022-08-26 08:00:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/when-they-are-not-happy-with-youWhat do you do when the mob is unhappy with you, when another’s anger burns against you, or when you feel like the entire world is against you?2022-06-17 06:38:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/seek-his-faceDon't seek outcomes. Seek Father's face. That's where the joy is.2022-01-08 08:32:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/more-than-theseWhat do you do when the rooster has crowed three times in your life?2021-11-13 05:54:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/the-great-2021-cookie-handoffThe rain couldn’t rival the discouragement squalling in my heart. You know the feeling because you're a person, too. But what happens when God sends a cookie? What? A cookie? Yep. Read on and see...2021-10-26 08:37:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/father-s-love-language-1What is your primary love language? Do you know? How do you feel love from your Heavenly Father? Let's talk!2021-10-19 05:53:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/the-curious-textDo you ever have one-of-those days? Weeks? Months? Me, too. On "one-of-those days," I backed out of my parking place and turned my car into drive when a familiar ping sounded. I smiled, anticipating my darling hubby’s message...2021-09-27 05:04:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/pick-you-upAs does a child, do you sometimes find it hard to ask for what you need? Me, too. I'm sure we all have those moments. I hope you enjoy how Holy Spirit used a treasured memory of one of my sons to teach me more of His character and who He is to me—today.2021-09-20 05:14:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/ashamedEver want to just put your head into the sand and hide? If so, this is for you.2021-09-15 11:56:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/indestructible-lifeToughskins jeans. Remember these dinosaurs from the past? The marketing department surely made good on appealing to our basic needs. Read on to find out how...2021-08-18 08:06:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/faith-over-fearSometimes we don't know we are walking into a day in fear rather than faith until it's pointed out to us--with a literal yard sign!2021-07-13 05:58:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/developing-thick-skinAre you naturally a thin-skinned person? Are you sure about that? What if you're really not, for a reason you've never realized?2021-07-06 05:27:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/the-differenceAre you having one of those "yuck" kind of days? You know, the kind that has, like,—feelings? (Ha!) Here's a short post reminding myself, and you, of truth.2021-06-28 05:45:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/breakfast-with-fatherWhat do you do when you have that "yuck" feeling inside? I did something different this time...and wow! Just wow!2021-06-15 17:44:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/the-binge-of-unbeliefDo you struggle to do "all the things" when you just don't plain like feeling doing them? Honestly, I think we all find ourselves at this place more often than we care to admit. Read on to find out what helped me--and can help you.2021-06-14 06:14:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/what-s-your-superpowerAre you going through a really difficult season? Is Christ enough for even THIS situation?2021-06-05 07:05:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/freedom-is-the-treatI glanced at the sweet kindly being offered to me. "No, thank you; I don't eat sweets." "What do you have for a treat?" Good question.2021-05-11 06:48:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/no-feeding-feelingsThere are many ways to "feed feelings". What's yours?2021-05-03 05:15:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/flying-purple-opinion-eaterDo you ever compare yourself to other people? If you are like me, and have made friends with the monster of comparison, read on -- there's hope for us both!2021-04-26 05:11:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/it-s-not-fairDo you ever catch yourself saying "It's not fair"? If I'm not careful, I can succumb to this lie quicker than anything else. But what if the thought, "It's not fair," is really saying something else?2021-04-20 06:01:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/that-s-allI grasped the glass of water held out to me without a crack of a smile. My lips pursed with an uncaring attitude. Raising my eyebrows, I swept my hand across my body, dismissing my husband in a mere two words. Why? Read on . . .2021-04-02 08:19:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/a-good-fridayThis week the story I offer my mind is one of hope – in a simple name of a weekday.2021-03-08 06:00:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/fingers-of-morning-graceDo you ever groan when the early alarm clock rings, indicating that you NEED to get up and moving? The tasks are waiting and a mile-long. It's enough to send you diving back into that duvet, isn't it? But rather, what if there's more to a morning than tasks? I sincerely hope my struggle from over a year ago can encourage your heart.2021-03-01 06:00:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/because-of-youEver feel like the things you loved to do are now just too wearisome? I have been there in both my writing and other tasks for the past month. I present to you a spark of motivation again, hidden within the words of this poem. If you've ever lost a beloved pet and then dared to love again, this post is for you. Or you'll be able to understand the feelings of someone close to you who will go through the same. Caution...cute doggie pictures at the end. You have been warned.2021-01-21 10:00:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/it-s-never-justNo words exist to introduce this poem. Just tears.2021-01-17 17:00:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/approachHas the thought "It's all been a mirage" ever soared into your mind? It has to me...and this is how I felt - all explained in free verse poetry. If you are reading this, thank you!2020-12-22 16:58:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/missing-the-star-of-bethlehemDid you miss the Christmas Bethlehem star? So did I. How disappointing.2020-12-21 06:00:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/the-christmas-alarmI present to you a fairy tale based on anticipation, determination, and trickery. The story you will read was an assignment for my local writing group, Scribe Tribe. We were assigned a limit of 300-600 words. I am not one word over. As you read my fairy tale, you'll notice the same parallel. Have fun reading a true, little tale about little Aleisha and the night of the Christmas alarm.2020-12-15 08:20:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/the-christmas-highway-ninjasThere are no large family gatherings. No children's Christmas programs. No Mannheim Steamroller Concerts. No balancing packages aside coffee house tables. It's all rather missing. We had enjoyed it so much in year's past. It feels like there is a part of Christmas missing. It has all changed. But, there is a part that can't ever change. It's available and revealed in a special and unexpected way this year. The joy can not be stopped.2020-11-30 05:40:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/read-it-love-it-let-s-chatI'm so "this". I'm so "that". What do you do with those ugly statements you believe about yourself? Sometimes a reminder of the answer arrives in the mail.2020-11-23 05:11:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/even-in-this-part-iDo you find it hard to give thanks right now? All of us, at some point or another, find ourselves giving thanks through gritted teeth. Gratitude seems like a slap in the face. If you have ever felt that way, this post is for you.2020-11-16 07:41:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/new-published-articleMy second published article is now live!2020-10-29 09:13:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/the-passing-of-the-batonHas shame attached itself to some part of the story of your life? Yes. Mine, too. Yet, one baton passed to me changed my trajectory, although I wouldn't see it until twenty years later.2020-09-20 13:00:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/paper-chains-of-steelAre you desperately trying to motivate yourself into a different way of behavior? I was, and it reaped some shackling consequences. How can you slip out from under the heavy weight of that which you carry? Read on. I will share my story with you.2020-08-26 23:55:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/the-tightropeAre your kids heading back to college this week? Mine certainly is. Do you feel the strain to "get it all done?" and "Milk every moment?" Do you wonder how to feel at peace amidst so much activity? If so, enjoy this piece I wrote last year as my now sophomore son heads back to the dorms tomorrow. I still think about what I realized on that trip to the grocery store. I think about it often. I hope you will, too!2020-08-08 08:15:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/sistah2sistah-can-we-talk-conference2020-08-03 09:10:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/boat-garages-of-the-inland-waterway2020-08-01 20:00:00https://www.aleishaboersema.com/blog-she-lives-in-grace/welcome-to-she-lives-in-grace