There are so many things happening in the world right now, and there are so many things happening individually in the lives of every single one of us. Everyone is going through something. Instead of wasting our breath comparing and fixing, what if we spent our time comforting and encouraging? That has always been at … Continue reading Hanging on by a Thread
Perseverance
Digging Up Wells
I’m still thankful for a new year and a fresh start (that I didn’t know I needed). I’ve been drawing near to God, reading my Bible daily and journaling every night. Jon and I are attempting a year-long Bible plan together (again). We’re currently in Genesis, Luke, and Psalms. It’s been a good mix, and … Continue reading Digging Up Wells
Catching Every Word
Then, teaching them more about prayer, he used this story: “Suppose you went to a friend’s house at midnight, wanting to borrow three loaves of bread. You say to him, ‘A friend of mine has just arrived for a visit, and I have nothing for him to eat.’ And suppose he calls out from his bedroom, ‘Don’t bother … Continue reading Catching Every Word
To Whom It May Concern
To any reading this who are victims, to those who have faced impossible circumstances and devastating trials: I just want to say how proud I am of you. You are so brave. You did whatever you could to survive. What happened to you is not okay. That friend should not have betrayed you. That family … Continue reading To Whom It May Concern
Always Pray, Don’t Give Up
Sometimes this season feels like swimming underwater, holding my breath, just trying not to drown. There are these beautiful moments of seeing the sun and breathing deep, but then the weight of the world pushes me back under. Sometimes it feels like a roller coaster of emotions, like a continuous a tidal wave of grief … Continue reading Always Pray, Don’t Give Up
Anchor
It’s been a long 6 months… and I have missed sharing in this space. Originally I took a break from blogging to focus on motherhood; the work-home balance had pushed me to my limits. Instead, parenting a child with special needs took some unexpectedly hard twists and turns. Add in some stress and overwhelm (and … Continue reading Anchor
Goodbye (for now)
Seasons change. It’s a truth that I can grasp at varying levels. Weather, yes. Life, not so much. I’m co-leading an amazing Life Group based on the book Rhythms of Renewal by Rebekah Lyons. It’s timely and eye-opening. And it’s bringing to light some things I need to adjust. I recently discovered that I’m in … Continue reading Goodbye (for now)
My Race to Run 