I want to share a quick word of encouragement with you all, something that's been heavy on my heart this week. We're surrounded by people, whether physically (at home or work) or on social media. We have plenty of opportunities to be distracted, discouraged, disappointed, or distraught. In the midst of whatever trouble you're facing, … Continue reading Courage for the Battle
Freedom
Can I Get a Witness?
Your story matters. Your whole story matters. The good, the messy, the imperfect, the real, the hard, the redeemed, and the not-yet. All of it. The world needs your story, your heart, your perspective. We need your eye-witness account of how God has saved and transformed and revealed His power in your life. God has … Continue reading Can I Get a Witness?
Comfort for the Burden-Bearers
In the last four months, we've had four birthdays in our household. We've had to be creative in our celebrating, but we've had some training in this area through all of our moves and involvement with ministry. Gathering family and friends to celebrate our babies has become a cherished memory, and we've developed new traditions … Continue reading Comfort for the Burden-Bearers
Stand Firm
Check out a video of this week's blog on YouTube! Rosa Parks once said, "Stand for something or you will fall for anything. Today's mighty oak is yesterday's nut that held its ground." It's time to stand for something so we don’t fall for just anything. It’s time to stand up. To stand firm. To … Continue reading Stand Firm
Before Standing Firm
I had a blog planned for today about standing firm, but I believe this has to come first. This conversation has to be had here. This is our race to run. This requires endurance. This demands us to pause long enough to realize white privilege is real, and black lives do matter. On #BlackoutTuesday my … Continue reading Before Standing Firm
Soul Searching
Jon covered RATTLE this week, and to be honest, I wasn't a huge fan of the song at first. But getting a front row seat to Jon's recording session, something in me shifted. The words came to life and woke me up a bit. God has resurrection power and it's available to us today. He … Continue reading Soul Searching
No Smoke
I'm excited to share a video of this teaching with you! Here is the written version as well. Don't forget to scroll to the end for details about the giveaway! It really is crazy how much our world has changed in a few short weeks. One month ago I was preparing to go to the … Continue reading No Smoke
My Race to Run 