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 one of the biggest changes of my life would happen with our precious Taylor girl entering heaven just 10 days before I … [Read more...] about Navigating Seasons of Change with Grace
Letters to Taylor: On Sorrow and Joy
My sweet girl,I woke up this morning with you on my mind. The highs and lows of sorrow and joy mingling throughout this week have left me weary. I initially began writing these letters when you could hear me read them to you. Now I find myself asking the Lord how much folks in heaven can see and hear what is happening on earth. Does He allow them to have influence on people and events? … [Read more...] about Letters to Taylor: On Sorrow and Joy
Letters to Taylor: On Loss
Letters to Taylor: On LossMy 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 ones use that term before. It seemed that the fog we had entered in the last few weeks of your life might start to lift. I was wrong. It … [Read more...] about Letters to Taylor: On Loss
My First Day in Heaven
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 nearThe bright light faded to darkness sublimeA deafening silence was all I could hearMy earthly eyes closed for the last time.A peaceful light then burst into viewMy eyes were … [Read more...] about My First Day in Heaven
Letters to Taylor: On Battles
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 anyone except for her. After all, to me, words are a sacred medium. Though she has been unable to speak for years, the letters bridged … [Read more...] about Letters to Taylor: On Battles
Letters to Taylor: On Adoption
Letters to Taylor: On AdoptionOur 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 entrance.Since you were 3 years old, you’ve called my Matthew, “Daddy Matt.” The first day we met him at the zoo over 18 years ago, you … [Read more...] about Letters to Taylor: On Adoption
Letters to Taylor: On New Beginnings
Letters to Taylor: On New BeginningsMy 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 in my ear, “She’ll be well soon.”I can hardly express what a beautiful thought that is. As a human, I sometimes wished for a reverse … [Read more...] about Letters to Taylor: On New Beginnings
January 2019 Bible Reading Plan
Welcome to the January 2019 Bible reading plan and journal challenge! If this is your first time here, then I’m so glad to have you! Each month I host a monthly Bible reading plan and journal challenge to help our community enjoy reading God’s Word together and encourage our hearts to be faithful to Him. Together, we have completed over 25 Bible reading plans, including annual reading … [Read more...] about January 2019 Bible Reading Plan