Category: complaining

• Worth The Trip

  Recently my 11-year-old son and I went to the Nashville Symphony. It was a wonderful night! There was one moment though when I almost ruined the whole evening.

  Christie Cole Atkins

  August 15, 2026

  complaining, joy, parenting

  complaining, family bonding, frustration, Jesus Christ, joy, parenting, patience, sacrifice, stress, teaching by example

• When Burdens Turn Into Blessings

  I once overheard a conversation that has stuck with me for close to 30 years. Two women were talking about God, and one of them said something like this: I don’t like God. He plays favorites.

  Christie Cole Atkins

  December 9, 2023

  comfort zone, complaining, gratitude

  blessings, control, God’s care, gratitude, hindsight, humility, patience, spiritual growth, submission, trials