“The verses that promise suffering are the ones that remind me that I have a God who knows what is going on with me. He knows what is up. And the best part is He doesn’t abandon us to it. He tells us to expect trouble in this life, but to expect peace in Him.”
Own it: Why Boasting in God is What We All Need
I’m such a loser. Hold up. First of all, this is not a cry for help. I am not begging for affirmation from anyone. Not even myself. The truth is I’m a fraud. I say I’m a writer, but when it comes to actually sitting down and writing, I find that those dishes really need…
Grace For Today: Because the Best News is that You Are Not Enough, But God IS
I woke up this morning with a blog post simmering in my brain. I dragged my body out of bed and walked into the darkness of my living room, grabbed my laptop and started typing about the necessity of focusing on truth when the trend of culture has been to tell ourselves our own personal…
His Ways Are Not Our Ways: Why We Need to Hear that God Cares
“God cares about the small things and the big things. We don’t have a God who cares nothing for anything. Honestly, we have a God who cares so much about everything we can’t even imagine it.”
A Lesson in Trust: How God’s Handiwork Looks a Lot Like Connecting the Dots
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His faithful love endures forever. Psalm 107:1 A little over one year ago, I spoke at a women’s retreat. The topic: Strength in the Struggle. I had absolutely no idea what the next year would bring. What a blessing that was. My health is tanking fast….
Hide it Under A Bushel- No!: Truths to Keep Your Light Shining
“But why not just… just make it happen? You know”- Jacob snaps his fingers angrily- “poof!” “Because God does not work like poof!” Michelangelo says, snapping his fingers back at Jacob… “God works through people. Like you.” The Inquisitor’s Tale by Adam Gidwitz So I have this great job. I work with elementary school kids…
Still, Still, Still: Answering the Audacious Call to Humility and Joy
The writing has been non-existent lately. A moment happens, I think I should write that down, and then I move on to more “important matters.” I have a schedule, after all. I have a job. Working at an elementary school is rewarding, but it is no joke. Taking every moment of your day to interact with…
Kids These Days {Good News for Our Childlike Souls}
My kids wrestle. With each other, with friends, with Dad, with stuff. There’s a part of me that remembers those conversations with their young selves and grins. Keep your diaper on. Don’t throw that. Eat your food. Spit it out. Arms up. Pick it up. Wipe. Wash your hands. Get in. Get out. No. No….
Keep Going
My family belongs to an ever-growing population of people obsessed with the movie musical “The Greatest Showman.” If you haven’t seen it and you love musicals, I do recommend it regardless of its historical inaccuracies. The music in the movie makes you want to sing and dance and celebrate the gifts God gave you. One…
Dear More, {Remembering God’s Love}
There seems to be a conversation happening in the back of my mind and the culture that, frankly, is driving me nuts. It is the lie of More. To have More, to be More, it is a lie birthed in the garden and snaking its way into the hearts of believers and unbelievers alike. It is…
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