I’ve been spending extra time working (through my copy editing job), preparing my own book for publication later this summer, and reading through blogs and articles that I enjoy in an effort to help me “up my game.” Starting today, I’ll be posting daily again—sometimes just a very concise thought, sometimes an all-out devotional, sometimes a contributor post (from my mom and others), and sometimes just whatever seems fun/needful to share.

Today’s post is what I wrote as my personal Facebook status this morning. It truly is just an observation, but it is one I feel the Lord opened my eyes (and heart) to see, so I decided to share it here as well:

“Just an observation from the cheap seats: Not writing about or not talking about problems doesn’t always mean someone is pretending to have the perfect life or that they are acting like life is all roses and sunshine. I have found quite the opposite to be true: admitting the need to focus on Christ and choosing gratitude for everything He allows are often traits offered up by those who are acknowledging that need BECAUSE they are surrounded by the troubles and cares of this world and know that the need for an upward focus is greater than ever. Transparency means more than just letting people get a glimpse of our “real-life” problems; it also means getting out of the way and giving them a glimpse at the only real-life Answer.”