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Bumps Are Okay!

Life is not always easy. In fact, sometimes life is just plain bumpy and overwhelming. Life's 'bumps' (trials) are okay, though! In this blog, let's be encouraged to view life through the lens of the Bible and God's grace, while maneuvering the twists and turns of this extraordinarily bumpy life.

The blogs are written by a daughter and mother team:

~Blogger, Sharon Czerwien

~Blogger, Debbie Christopher

Sharon's Bible study books on this very topic are now available. The "Books and Bio" tab has more information, or you can click here.

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A Momma's Story of Faith and Foster Care

Sharon Czerwien

May 22, 2022
3 min

A Momma's Story of Faith and Foster Care

~By Sharon Czerwien I had something completely different that I was planning to post today. Just days ago, I changed my mind! I recently...

Four Biblical Reminders from Two Children’s Shared Health Problems

Sharon Czerwien

May 1, 2022
3 min

Four Biblical Reminders from Two Children’s Shared Health Problems

~By Sharon Czerwien I wrote this article three months ago. I have finally decided to post it... While sitting in the same doctor’s office...

“Drop the Attitude!” Just a Simple Phrase I Heard in London

Sharon Czerwien

Mar 3, 2022
2 min

“Drop the Attitude!” Just a Simple Phrase I Heard in London

~By Sharon Czerwien When my husband and I were first married, we took a short trip to London. It seems like ages ago, but I clearly...

My (Initial) Disagreement with an Engineering Book

Sharon Czerwien

Jan 23, 2022
3 min

My (Initial) Disagreement with an Engineering Book

~By Sharon Czerwien If you know me, you can rightfully state that my brain is not an engineering brain. Honestly, I cannot imagine how...

What NOT to Fight Against in the New Year

Sharon Czerwien

Jan 1, 2022
2 min

What NOT to Fight Against in the New Year

~By Sharon Czerwien It is New Year’s Day! In my opinion, 2021 went rather quickly. My mom and I have been blogging together on “Bumps Are...

Toilet Papers Musings for This Thanksgiving

Sharon Czerwien

Nov 24, 2021
2 min

Toilet Papers Musings for This Thanksgiving

~By Sharon Czerwien Yes, I’m sorry for the title, but just recently, I was reflecting on toilet paper from our time in 2020. At the heart...

Sharon Czerwien

Oct 24, 2021
3 min

The History Behind “Bumps Are Okay”

~By Sharon Czerwien Have you ever had a whirlwind year!? This has been one for me (well, a whirlwind year x 2). It was on this weekend,...

The Importance of Tried-and-True Protective Gear (Thank you to the brave first responders!)

Sharon Czerwien

Aug 22, 2021
3 min

The Importance of Tried-and-True Protective Gear (Thank you to the brave first responders!)

~By Sharon Czerwien I am quite supportive of the military, police, firefighters (and first responders in general)! They are the brave...

Sharon Czerwien

Jul 30, 2021
4 min

Lessons From an Endurance Runner

~By Sharon Czerwien In the previous blog post, we considered the “unexpected” value or purpose of the "junker van" that was randomly...

Sharon Czerwien

Jul 25, 2021
3 min

Lessons from a Junker Van!

~By Sharon Czerwien An eye sore…it is what it is! For at least two summers now, we have had a “junker van” parked near our driveway. It...

Debbie Christopher

Jul 18, 2021
3 min

Who’s Cheering for You?

…my mind wandered as I imagined some of my favorite Bible Heroes cheering for me at a track meet…

Debbie Christopher

Jul 11, 2021
2 min

Chicken Lesson

~by Debbie Christopher Many years ago I came across a book about animals used in Scripture. I forgot the title, but I used it as a guide...

A Heartfelt Father's Day Wish for My Dad

Sharon Czerwien

Jun 20, 2021
2 min

A Heartfelt Father's Day Wish for My Dad

~By Sharon Czerwien I am not normally a publicly “serious” writer when it comes to what I post about my family. (Ha, just look at my...

Debbie Christopher

May 30, 2021
2 min

Ice Patches and Garden Stepping Stones

Picture the scene… it was early spring a few years back, and the ice and remaining snow were beginning to melt. The parking lot I was...

Sharon Czerwien

May 2, 2021
2 min

Low Visibility...Watch Out!

By Sharon Czerwien Low Visibility…Watch Out! Recently, after two dry weeks in our area, rain entered…and on a grocery shopping day! After...

Debbie Christopher

Apr 24, 2021
3 min

Peaceful Stillness

Thoughts on a real life example of Psalm 46...

Debbie Christopher

Apr 17, 2021
2 min

Very Present

All of us have either been a teacher or a student. Think back to ‘taking attendance.’ Teachers daily marked absent or present. The...

Sharon Czerwien

Feb 21, 2021
3 min

"Wood is VERY IMPORTANT"

Hmmmm, strange title indeed... “Wood is VERY IMPORTANT!” Here is a true conversation that recently took place at my house: Son: Momma,...

Debbie Christopher

Feb 5, 2021
3 min

The Detour Ends

God had a plan for Joseph's detours. He has a plan for our detour, and, He has a plan for YOURS!

Debbie Christopher

Jan 29, 2021
3 min

Digging for Nuggets: A Look at Psalm 55

Psalm 55:22 is an encouraging promise for anyone going through a head-scratching life journey. Let's see the story behind this verse.

Bumps Are Okay!

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