Posts by Tayler Beede

One Year Later: Why the Trusting Never Ends

Exactly one year ago I had basically no eyesight. I’d been to three doctors in one day. I sat nervously in a dark room, with nothing more than a hospital gown and my quickly diminishing faith. Exactly one year ago I was in the ER about to find out I needed brain surgery. I prayed…

Removing the Idea of Divorce {a Giveaway & Interview!}

I had the opportunity to meet Darlene Schacht last month while in Dallas hosting Faithlife‘s women in ministry summit. During dinner, everyone at our table shared their stories—and let me tell you, Darlene has an incredible story! I’m so thankful for writers like Darlene, who so bravely share their raw, honest stories. I can only…

3 Quick Ways to Embarrass Your Husband in Public

I know the situation very well—we’re out with friends, I say something before thinking, and my husband brings it up later. I didn’t mean anything by it in the moment, but looking back, maybe it wasn’t the best way to handle the situation. But he’s probably overreacting anyway, right? It depends on the situation, but…

The Truth about Losing Control

My one-year scan is coming up in a little over two months, and as it creeps closer, reality sets in. Some days I don’t even think about what happened last October, and it’s as if it never happened. But other days I sit and worry, count down the days until my scan, and materialize symptoms…

Your To-do List Isn’t Cutting It

Before we got married, I had a pretty good idea of what a “good wife” looked like. She’s always willing to serve, she has a permanent smile, she’s driven, she sets aside time for her husband, she gives him her best, she’d to anything for him, and the list goes on. First off, that short…

Never (Ever) Bring This to Bed with You

It’s the ultimate buzz-kill. A tiny chastity belt. A downer. A fun-ruiner. A zombie-maker. Seriously. How many times have you laid in bed at the end of the day, mindlessly pinning on Pinterest or scrolling through Instagram on your phone? If you’re like me, maybe you have no idea how many times—a lot of times,…

A Prayer for Brides

Today my dear childhood friend, Kimmie, get’s married. Last night it got me thinking back to all the feelings surrounding that day. The comments, the emotions, the advice, the mishaps, the excitement, the nervousness, the thankfulness. And I could go on and on. But today I’d like to pray for her and every bride or…

Why I Talk to Myself (And Why You Should Too)

A few Fridays ago it was creeping up my throat. Sweet, sweet anxiety. It was looking like we’d have to move. I’d grown to love our little condo so much. It’s bright, cheery, and nearly roomy for the two of us. And the owners were probably selling it. I’d have to pack up all our…