Several months ago, Laura, my church friend, asked if I would speak at the Chosen Conference, an event she was hosting for Christian women. She asked me to speak on navigating seasons of change with grace and I marked my calendar for January 12, 2019. Neither of us knew that…
Letters to Taylor: On Loss My Taylor, Life has been so strange this week without you here. On Monday, I thought that perhaps once we laid your body to rest at the cemetery, I would feel like we could find a “new normal.” I’d heard others who have lost loved…
Written by Matthew Wojnarowski. Dedicated to my daughter, Taylor, to celebrate her graduation to Heaven and the day she was made whole- January 2, 2019. My final moments had quickly drawn near The bright light faded to darkness sublime A deafening silence was all I could hear My earthly eyes…
Read to Taylor Wojnarowski by her mama at her funeral: When God created me, he weaved a love for words in my DNA. Two short months ago, I began writing letters to Taylor while spending time caring for her. When I started, I had no intention of sharing them with…
Letters to Taylor: On Adoption Our precious girl, Words seem futile as all your body is capable of right now is breathing. But December 31, 2018 was such an epic day that I had to try to write this letter and read it to you before you make your heavenly…
Letters to Taylor: On New Beginnings My girl, This week you’ve settled into a new groove. It’s one that I knew would one day come, but oh how strange it feels. While we are down to days of seeing the rise and fall of your chest, Daddy whispered last night…
My beautiful girl, Merry Christmas! One week ago yesterday, you grew ill so quickly that I was unsure of how to best help you. You’ve barely been able to swallow anything for several days and unless the Lord gives us a miracle, I think this may be your last Christmas…
Oh Taylor, Here we are in the emergency room, a place I try my hardest to stay away from. When you lost control of your eyelids and your eyes shone like glass underneath, I knew I had to make the call. You had been vomiting even after there was nothing…
Letters to Taylor: On Acceptance You’ve never tried to change me. Hey girlie, The last few days have been rough for you. Of course, “rough” has many different meanings. For you, it means that you haven’t wanted to eat much, your limbs have moved aimlessly without purpose, and seizures shake…
Looking for strength to take one more step? This Bible study video series can be used as a personal Bible study OR small group study, using the free discussion guide already included in the back of One More Step. So what are you waiting for? Yes, send me the good…
Sometimes it’s hard to know what to do when life is unfair. Would you agree? Recently one of my children had the opportunity to go on an adventure. Nothing huge, just a little treat with Daddy while he was running an errand. When her sister found out, her response was?…
While world peace is commonly quoted as a goal to pursue, discovering true personal peace must come first. Every person on the planet has good days and bad days, but if our hearts are at war with others in our homes or communities, how can we have a global impact?…
