This season has no end date, which is hard for me to wrap my head around. I know now that my kids will not be returning to school this year. Summer break indeed arrived early. I am forced to establish new rhythms rather abruptly; I had gotten used to my quiet, productive moments during the … Continue reading Beloved, Be Loved
Brokenness
Untangling the Knots
I'm within walking distance to the beach for a couple days, which brings joy to my heart! I love the ocean – the waves, the sky, the vastness. The watching, the waiting, the unhurriedness. I've gotten to see two oceans on opposite sides of the country in less than two months. My heart is full! … Continue reading Untangling the Knots
Restoring Joy
Confession: I had a rough morning, emotionally-speaking. I sat in my favorite chair, sipping my coffee, feeling the weight of the world (or at least the weight of all my feelings). With my kids at school and my husband at work, the house was quiet but my mind was not. My flesh was at war … Continue reading Restoring Joy
Choosing Vulnerability
Confession: I have a conditional love for vulnerability. I love it when things are going well, when I have a good rhythm, when I (seem to) have it all together. When I'm balancing my roles well, when my relationships are thriving, when my house is clean, when I'm on top of my to-do list. I … Continue reading Choosing Vulnerability
Overcoming Defeat
I had the honor of sharing a few thoughts at Liberty Church on Sunday and wanted to post it here for any that missed it. ❤ I believe God wants you to know that He’s with you and He’s for you. He has not forsaken you or forgotten you; you are not abandoned or alone. … Continue reading Overcoming Defeat
Face the Pain
I received an advanced reader copy of The Complicated Heart: Loving Even When It Hurts by Sarah Mae from B&H Publishing; this is my honest review. This book is a beautiful story. It's Sarah's story; it's her mom's story. I love a good story. I will say there are some hard-to-read parts of their story. … Continue reading Face the Pain
Bread of Life, Living Water
Some days come at the end of long weeks or hard seasons and the temptation looms to throw in the towel and quit. Today it's quit writing. Stop blogging. Just give up on the goal and the dream. Go back to bed, don't show up. Some days are blah. But what if these are the … Continue reading Bread of Life, Living Water
My Race to Run 