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
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Feelings Matter
I want to give you permission to feel. To engage your emotions. To dig a little deeper. To press in. To find your true self. To not settle for living divided, but to pursue wholeness. I want to give you permission to befriend your feelings. To sit with them and ask questions. To discover why … Continue reading Feelings Matter
Using Your God-Given Gifts to Encourage Others
It's time for the first guest blog of 2021 here at My Race to Run! I'm excited to bring you this inspiring message from my very own teenage daughter, Laci. Laci has such a special heart for others, and I hope her perspective motivates you in this season! "Using Your God-Given Gifts To Encourage Others" … Continue reading Using Your God-Given Gifts to Encourage Others
Trust
2020 was nearing its end, and I may have forgotten to choose a #oneword for the new year. I was in the thick of Advent, moving through the shadows toward the light of Christmas. Then our family fully embraced celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas which kept us savoring the season up until yesterday. After … Continue reading Trust
Peace
As Advent comes to a close, I've been reflecting on the fourth and final theme: peace. To me, peace is a result of assurance and trust. It's often quiet, still, silent. No matter what’s happening on the outside, I can have peace and wholeness on the inside. Even in uncertainty and in the face of … Continue reading Peace
Joy
For a video of this teaching, check out my YouTube channel! We are in our third week of Advent, and the theme is JOY. We are looking forward with anticipation to celebrating the birth of Jesus next week. Our Immanuel, our God with us. There's a story in the Bible that's been on my mind … Continue reading Joy
Faith
Writing about faith is not a simple task; it feels hard and ethereal. There are so many verses, thoughts, and opinions on faith. It’s easy to get lost or overwhelmed while trying to put faith in an easy-to-understand piece of writing. And, if I’m being honest, there’s a line from a song that goes through … Continue reading Faith
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