I thought I had learned my lesson about the shadows. After all, I wrote a blog about it. 😉 "Don't mistake this darkness for something other than His shadow. It's not separation. You are under His wings." Trouble and trials remind us to take refuge in the shadow of His wings. "Have mercy on me, … Continue reading Shadows (Part 2)
Life
Returning to Him
This guest blog is beautifully written by Jean-Ashley Bell. I met her years ago through our church in Marysville, Washington; thankfully we've stayed in touch over the years. Jean-Ashley is one of those people that speaks with wisdom and grace; when she talks, you listen. Every word is carefully chosen, on purpose, to build up … Continue reading Returning to Him
The Father Who Hears
"Get to know this kind Father." - Melissa Helser I love this quote! One of my focuses this summer is to dig in to the Word and discover another layer of the Father's heart. To learn more about His character. To get to know Him better. I've been reading this week about the life of … Continue reading The Father Who Hears
One Foot in Front of the Other
I've written before about next steps and our journey heavenward. About the race, the path, the pilgrimage. About perseverance, that we need to keep going. Sometimes the goal, the big picture, the finish line can be overwhelming. I can feel frozen, stuck, numb. I forget that there's a simple next step to take. One foot … Continue reading One Foot in Front of the Other
Peace Over Panic
Today was a stormy day for me, in more ways than one. Literal, figurative, emotional, mental, physical, spiritual... lots of storms. I spent the afternoon in a waiting room, surrounded by severe thunderstorm watches and warnings. In an effort to be prepared, I was completely panicked instead. And so, I began to fix my eyes … Continue reading Peace Over Panic
They’ve been there all along.
Let me introduce you to my friend, Emily Fields! I love the story of how we met! It was February of 2017, and Beth Moore was hosting LIT, an event for women in their 20's and 30's with "fire in their bones to teach, speak, or write." My husband accompanied me from Seattle to Houston, … Continue reading They’ve been there all along.
For Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is right around the corner! We are making some last minute preparations at Liberty Church, and we couldn't be more excited to celebrate all the moms this Sunday! I want to dedicate today's blog to my amazing Mom and share one of the things that makes her such an inspiration. Last year I … Continue reading For Mother’s Day
My Race to Run 