Find out what sparked interest on the Blog at "Embracing the Unexpected" for the third quarter of 2018. DIscover the top viewed posts and more.

Find out what sparked interest on the Blog at “Embracing the Unexpected” for the third quarter of 2018. Below you will discover the top viewed posts, articles with the most shares, places where we had the most comments, as well as our top viewed guest post. 

   

A Few of the Top Viewed Posts 

Third Quarter 2018

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What do you think, should couples discuss depression in marriage? If you or your spouse have depression do you openly discuss it together?

The best of the Third Quarter 2018
Are you waiting for a miracle and growing weary in the meantime? Have you given up hope that God even hears your prayers or cares to answer them? Let’s face it waiting for a miracle is hard work.

 

Do you ever pray for God to close a door he doesn't want you to walk through? Then God closes it, and you find yourself in utter shock.
Do you ever pray for God to close a door he doesn’t want you to walk through? Then God closes it, and you find yourself in utter shock. How could He do such a thing?! It leaves you at a crossroad – will I trust the Lord or will I attempt to pry open the door?

 


 Most Shared Blog Posts – Third Quarter 2018

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What do you think, should couples discuss depression in marriage? If you or your spouse have depression do you openly discuss it together?

How to Help When Your Loved One Won’t Fight

Have you ever found yourself waiting for a loved one to stand up and fight their own battle? You try everything, but they refuse to reach up for the help
Have you ever found yourself waiting for a loved one to stand up and fight their own battle? You try everything, but they refuse to reach up for the help at hand. As the pain and frustration rise, you ponder giving up. After all, how do you help someone who is unwilling to fight his or her battle?

When You Don’t Know How to Embrace the Delay

Waiting is inevitable.. We will all wait for something in our lives. But what do you do when you don't know how to embrace the delay?
Waiting is inevitable. We all will wait for something in our lives. Sometimes it will be excruciatingly painful and sometimes just bothersome. But what do you do when you don’t know how to embrace the delay?

 

What Happens When You Ask God to Close a Door?

Do you ever pray for God to close a door he doesn't want you to walk through? Then God closes it, and you find yourself in utter shock.
We won’t always wait well, and when we don’t, we will miss out on God’s peace that transcends all understanding. Thank goodness God is bigger than our attitude or disbelief. He forgives us when we pray for answers and then ignore the answers he gives. God is still working even when we get in the way.

 


Blog Posts with the Most Comments 

Third Quarter 2018

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What do you think, should couples discuss depression in marriage? If you or your spouse have depression do you openly discuss it together?

Are you brave enough, not to please? What about when it comes to motherhood? Will you stand firm and look like the “Mean Mom” when your child is hurting?
Are you brave enough, not to please? Even when it comes to motherhood? Will you stand firm and look like the “Mean Mom” when your hurting child begs for help, and others question your methods?

 

Waiting Series: What is the hardest thing you have ever had to do in life? Our answers may differ but I bet waiting is near the top. Most of us despise waiting.
What is the hardest thing you have ever had to do in life? Our answers may differ but I bet waiting is near the top. Most of us despise waiting and don’t know how to do it very well.

 


 A Few of My Favorites

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What do you think, should couples discuss depression in marriage? If you or your spouse have depression do you openly discuss it together?
Would you like to know how to help prevent suicide? There are steps you can take which may help prevent this tragic loss.
Will you be the one who makes a difference for someone contemplating taking their life? There are steps you can use which may help prevent this tragic loss.

 

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 Top Viewed Guest Post

Third Quarter 2018

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What do you think, should couples discuss depression in marriage? If you or your spouse have depression do you openly discuss it together?

Is it hard for you to trust God in a season of waiting?  Today our guest, Leslie Newman shares some insights on how to put our trust in the Lord.
Is it hard for you to trust God in a season of waiting? Many times, we grow frustrated with God’s timing which can lead to doubts as to whether he cares about us. Today, our guest, Leslie shares some insights on how to put our trust in the Lord. It indeed can make our season of waiting more bearable.

 


All-Time Favorite Posts on Embracing the Unexpected

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6 Comments

  1. I always love when you showcase your posts like this, Maree. You now have me looking forward to the next quarter. I bet it’ll be your best yet!
    Blessings always,
    Marva | SunSparkleShine

    1. Marva, You are so sweet and have no idea how much I needed that encouragement today. Yesterday, I was considering hanging up the towel on writing. Haha. I had a little writer’s block. Blessings to you, Maree

  2. Maree Dee, not only are your graphics outstanding, but what a great array of posts to top your 3rd quarter. The list of Scriptures for different times in our lives means a lot to me right now. Many of them I cling to already and you have added many others for me. I feel blessed for coming by tonight.