One of my biggest fears is the fear of abandonment. Loved ones leaving. Being left out or left behind. Being overlooked or forgotten, especially by those closest to me. And that reinforces the fear that I’m not good enough, that I’m not worthy. It’s something that I often come back to in counseling as I … Continue reading Fear and Love
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Carry On
I’m excited to share a guest blog with you from my teenage daughter, Laci! It’s our prayer that you’re inspired and encouraged to carry on and keep going!! Today in our world, quitting is becoming more and more common. So many of us give up as soon as hard things come our way. But it … Continue reading Carry On
My View From Isolation
Last Friday was a really tough day for me. So that night, I camped out in my room and pulled out my Bible and a fresh Bible study. It was the Habakkuk Study, Even If, from The Daily Grace Co. To help prepare, I wrote out the entire book of Habakkuk into a tiny journal … Continue reading My View From Isolation
Nothing Has Changed
Check out this month’s guest blog by Chase Barnhart! We had the privilege of meeting Chase earlier this year, as God made a way for us to move to Fresno! Chase recently moved to pursue a master’s degree, and though we miss him, we are grateful for the season we had with him. Chase is … Continue reading Nothing Has Changed
ADVENTure + enCOURAGEment
We’re in the thick of Advent, moving slowly toward the celebration of Jesus’s birth. Embracing shadows as we look to Light. (In case you missed it… Shadow & Light by Tsh Oxenreider is an incredible resource on your “Advent”-ure. Each day has a unique song and piece of artwork to reflect on! You can also … Continue reading ADVENTure + enCOURAGEment
A Few of My Favorite Things: November
It’s almost Christmas!!! I know, I have to rein it in a bit. Thanksgiving is first. But we like to get in to the Christmas spirit a little early in our home. At the time of writing I think we’re about 37 days away. But guess what starts in 10 days!? Advent!! Books: Shadow & … Continue reading A Few of My Favorite Things: November
Good Morning, Good Night
Happy #WritingWednesday! I want to share a quick word of encouragement from Psalm 92, highlighting verse 2. Psalm 92A psalm. A song. For the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High, proclaiming your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night…- Psalm 91:1-2 … Continue reading Good Morning, Good Night
My Race to Run 