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
encouragement
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
Never Alone
Have you ever paused long enough to hear the song God is singing over you? A few days ago, as I started making lunch for my kids, I looked up and saw this verse. I had taped it to my fridge last month. "I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you." … Continue reading Never Alone
Can I Get a Witness?
Your story matters. Your whole story matters. The good, the messy, the imperfect, the real, the hard, the redeemed, and the not-yet. All of it. The world needs your story, your heart, your perspective. We need your eye-witness account of how God has saved and transformed and revealed His power in your life. God has … Continue reading Can I Get a Witness?
Comfort for the Burden-Bearers
In the last four months, we've had four birthdays in our household. We've had to be creative in our celebrating, but we've had some training in this area through all of our moves and involvement with ministry. Gathering family and friends to celebrate our babies has become a cherished memory, and we've developed new traditions … Continue reading Comfort for the Burden-Bearers
Stand Firm
Check out a video of this week's blog on YouTube! Rosa Parks once said, "Stand for something or you will fall for anything. Today's mighty oak is yesterday's nut that held its ground." It's time to stand for something so we don’t fall for just anything. It’s time to stand up. To stand firm. To … Continue reading Stand Firm
Daily Bread {gluten-free, of course}
In my daily Bible reading, Psalm 19:7-11 recently caught my attention: "The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the … Continue reading Daily Bread {gluten-free, of course}
My Race to Run 