I was shown mercy today. There was a situation beyond my control, and I was nervous that I was going to get in trouble for it. I was quick to apologize, and prepared to explain myself. Instead, I was met with mercy. It was a bit unexpected; I didn’t have to fix it, we all … Continue reading Mercy Over Judgment
Brokenness
On the Mend
I had a different piece of writing to share, but it was a little too happy for me today. It’s been a tough week. I think if we’re honest, there’s often something weighing us down, something we’re going through or struggling with. I’m learning that it’s not about comparing our sorrows and pain; it’s about … Continue reading On the Mend
Come to Jesus
I don’t know about you, but I’m looking forward to this next season and chapter called 2024! But first, check out this timely guest blog from Laci! “The weary world rejoices.” This is a line from my all-time favorite Christmas song, O Holy Night. The beautiful vocals and fascinating lyrics of this song get me … Continue reading Come to Jesus
Church Hurt
“Familiarity breeds contempt.” The pain is recognizable. The parallels are shocking. The red flags became clearer much quicker this time. It’s hard not to filter this experience through the previous one. There must be more to learn here. “Familiarity breeds contempt.” But maybe there’s another way forward this time. Maybe the familiarity can instead spark … Continue reading Church Hurt
Taking Time to Unpack Trauma
Just because my trauma looks different than yours, doesn’t mean it’s not real. I might be opening a can of worms… but I think it might be necessary. I’ve been toting around some heavy emotional baggage for decades. Various forms of abuse, even if small and spread out, were compounded throughout my childhood and beyond, … Continue reading Taking Time to Unpack Trauma
Bitterness and Belonging
Check out this teaching on YouTube, or keep reading! If I pause long enough to listen, I discover that my heart aches to belong. I also find that bitterness threatens to fill the space. Sometimes it seems like I’m on the outside looking in, observing all the seasons and places where we used to belong. … Continue reading Bitterness and Belonging
Capturing Hope
This month's guest blog is written by Sherilyn Sweeney. Sherilyn & her husband Darren are dear friends of ours, and they have been making an incredible impact through HOPE61. It's an honor to support them, and to bring this message of awareness and prevention to our attention. "Capturing Hope" by Sherilyn Sweeney Some of my … Continue reading Capturing Hope
My Race to Run 