Janelle Delagrange

The Wreckage

Today, I was legitimately discouraged. It took something so small, something that wasn’t truly that meaningful, to derail my thoughts. You know how that is? I felt like I was standing off to the side as I watched a train fall off the tracks, saying, “Wait! What! No! Cut it out!” I was helpless. ItContinue reading “The Wreckage”

The Truth of My Parenting

When I look at pictures from a few years ago when we had one baby, I cringe a little bit. Not because we were bad at being parents, but because we were incredibly naive about a lot of it. I will openly admit that I have a pride issue when it comes to parenting. IContinue reading “The Truth of My Parenting”

Building Mountains

Receive and experience the amazing grace of the Master, Jesus Christ, deep, deep within yourselves. Philippians 4:23, The Message I’ve been working recently on writing less for the women all over the world and more for the women I know here in my city. Being a writer on a blog means I could have anContinue reading “Building Mountains”

Being a Yoga Newbie: Questions

Hi, I’m Janelle, and I’m becoming a yogi. Remember back when I was all like, “I am not a yogi“? Times change. I know, it’s only been a month since I said that, but truth is, I’m addicted. And I love it. I’m not proficient in the practice of yoga, but doing it has changedContinue reading “Being a Yoga Newbie: Questions”

Diary of a Wife: Greater Than Conflict

Before I got married, I didn’t handle conflict that well. I loved to keep everything on an even keel, and even pretend like it was when it wasn’t. I also didn’t handle confrontation very well. I had a tendency to cry a lot when I was called out on my faults, and bringing up issuesContinue reading “Diary of a Wife: Greater Than Conflict”

Tuesday Benediction

I haven’t read my Bible yet today. And I’m still trying to let what I studied yesterday resonate with me today, that is, if I can remember it. Sometimes I struggle to recollect sentences that I read only moments ago. My brain moves on, my thoughts move elsewhere, my spirit distresses over other things. IContinue reading “Tuesday Benediction”

Birthdays & Growing Up

I’m not sure why time has to be such a jerk sometimes…but this week I get to celebrate my oldest son, who is turning four. I can’t believe it! Four years of being a mom, and easily the best four years of my life. Loving and learning with him has changed everything. We’re also enteringContinue reading “Birthdays & Growing Up”