I believe God is making all things new. He is turning all things to good. You may be facing a situation that doesn't seem good right now, but His presence gives peace. According to the world's standard, it may look like you've lost it all. Can I encourage you today? Just don't lose you; don't … Continue reading Resilient
Perseverance
Let Us (Also, Lettuce)
This blog can be found on YouTube, or keep reading for the written version! As I was preparing this week's blog, the word encourage came to mind. Webster's definition of encourage is: "to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope: hearten; to attempt to persuade: urge; to spur on." This is my heart each week; I … Continue reading Let Us (Also, Lettuce)
Consider Him
Hebrews 12:1-2 are among my favorite verses in the Bible. They're even the inspiration for this blog. But it's verse 3 that I've been sitting with this morning. "Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart." - Hebrews 12:3 It may have caught my attention … Continue reading Consider Him
Trusting God Through the Waiting
I'm so excited to bring you this month's guest blog from one of my forever friends, Sonja Cannell. I met Sonja shortly after giving my life to Jesus 16+ years ago in Marysville, Washington. We were bridesmaids in each other's weddings, and though we've lived apart from each other for years, we've been able to … Continue reading Trusting God Through the Waiting
Embracing Motherhood
Summers have become an increasing struggle for me as a mom; when you jump into full-time motherhood months after graduating high school, you’re forced to grow up pretty quickly. And so, after over a decade of changing diapers and potty training, I was a bit thrilled two years ago to get all four of my … Continue reading Embracing Motherhood
Wrestling with Restoration
I've been camped out in the book of Isaiah, thanks in part to my daily chronological Bible. I keep thinking about our current cultural and political climate. I keep thinking that we need rescue. Without trouble, we wouldn't be in need of rescue. I look back on the Israelites' journey. If they didn't have enemies … Continue reading Wrestling with Restoration
Just Hold On
Sometimes all we can do is hold on. And that's okay. It's been a rough couple weeks in my neck of the woods, and I found great comfort in those words. It's okay if you're just holding on. Just make sure you're holding on to God. Recently I found myself in heavy agreement with Psalm … Continue reading Just Hold On
My Race to Run 