Last weekend, I started reading The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk. I’m about 75% done, which is saying a lot. I’m not in my reading era, and this is not an easy read. I suppose if you haven’t experienced much trauma (or you’ve healed from it), or if you’re more familiar … Continue reading Help Wanted
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Lean In
As you may know from previous blogs, our family has made a habit of selecting a word for each year. As December draws to an end, we try to spend time reflecting on the previous year and the “one word” we’d chosen. Then looking ahead, we pray and discern what our word for the coming … Continue reading Lean In
Courage for When You Can’t Do It All
The past two weeks have been a whirlwind. Which is why I’m so thankful to have a 48-hour retreat with the staff from our church. Perfect timing to pause the whirlwind, to connect with God and others, to enjoy the fresh mountain air (and rain)! The launch of Mint Thrift on April 8th went incredibly … Continue reading Courage for When You Can’t Do It All
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
Taking Time to Identify Tension
Sometimes it seems easier to sweep it under the rug. The heartache. The pain. The frustration. The overwhelm. The bad. The hard. The tears. The trial. The trouble. The struggle. The tension. It takes vulnerability to bring it into the light. To let God's truth shine on it. To allow others to see our mess. … Continue reading Taking Time to Identify Tension
Meeting Doubt with Mercy
"When in doubt... rest." I tucked these words into a note on my phone over a month ago, occasionally revisiting them. It was a Sunday and I'm sure we were scrambling. These words were like a fresh drink of water. Because my default is busy, quick to react, move, action, do. I often need permission … Continue reading Meeting Doubt with Mercy
Courage for the Battle
I want to share a quick word of encouragement with you all, something that's been heavy on my heart this week. We're surrounded by people, whether physically (at home or work) or on social media. We have plenty of opportunities to be distracted, discouraged, disappointed, or distraught. In the midst of whatever trouble you're facing, … Continue reading Courage for the Battle
My Race to Run 