Shame is an ugly word. It reminds me of embarrassment, humiliation, disgrace, remorse, and sorrow. Shame is heavy. It’s an unnecessary burden, one that we were never meant to carry. Shame is tricky. It often covers our face, our eyes, and we don’t realize the impact it’s having on us. Shame is distracting. It gets … Continue reading From Shame to Shine
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Where Will Trouble Find You
I had the privilege of teaching last Thursday morning at our Women's Bible Study, and I wanted to share the message with you! Instead of typing up all my notes, I decided to record the teaching and share the Bible verses (and songs) below! Enjoy! ❤ Click HERE to listen to the full teaching! “I have … Continue reading Where Will Trouble Find You
You are Loved
You. Are. Loved. No matter who you are. No matter where you are. No matter what you've done. You. Are. Loved. (Can we just let that truth sink in for a moment?) We're rushing and hurrying through our days, flustered and overwhelmed, and God is calling us to slow down and rest in His love. … Continue reading You are Loved
Dwelling in the “I Don’t Know”
I'm discovering firsthand what it means to dwell in the "I don't know." I'm learning to lean in to the Father and get comfortable with not having all the answers. God is teaching me how to trust Him, showing me how to make Him my only refuge. To rest in Him, to wait in the … Continue reading Dwelling in the “I Don’t Know”
Catching My Breath
I was inspired by Margaret Feinberg's post to choose "One Word" for 2017. I made a list of possibilities and narrowed it down to one that I just couldn't shake. Breathe. Little did I know a trial was looming around the corner that would seemingly take my breath away. It certainly took my words away. … Continue reading Catching My Breath
The Beauty of Being Broken
I received one of the BEST emails ever last week! I'm beyond excited (and honored) to be on Ann Voskamp's book launch team for #TheBrokenWay - "a daring path into the abundant life..." ❤️ Visit TheBrokenWay.com for more info! As soon as I heard about Ann's new book, I was intrigued. "The Broken Way"... what … Continue reading The Beauty of Being Broken
Illuminated
There’s a song that I can’t stop listening to. And oh, the irony… it’s called “Over And Over Again” by I Am They. I strongly encourage you to listen to it while you read on! The lyrics of this song keep hitting some pretty tender spots of my heart. They also bring to my mind … Continue reading Illuminated
My Race to Run 