Then, teaching them more about prayer, he used this story: “Suppose you went to a friend’s house at midnight, wanting to borrow three loaves of bread. You say to him, ‘A friend of mine has just arrived for a visit, and I have nothing for him to eat.’ And suppose he calls out from his bedroom, ‘Don’t bother … Continue reading Catching Every Word
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The Father Who Heals
God is continuing to make it clear to me that I need to unpack my life’s worth of baggage. I’ll be honest… I’ve been feeling a little frustrated because I’m lacking two things that are crucial to the process: time and space. I wish I could go on a spiritual retreat to the beach with … Continue reading The Father Who Heals
The Father Who Knows
I love when certain areas of my life overlap in meaningful ways. My teenage daughter and I are currently on a book launch team for Elizabeth Laing Thompson’s upcoming release, All the Feels for Teens! I’m also part of a Bible Study for Psalms 61-90 from The Daily Grace Co. called Seek. This past week … Continue reading The Father Who Knows
On Bearing Fruit
In my adventures so far with trust, I came across Jeremiah 17:7-8... "But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are … Continue reading On Bearing Fruit
Resilient
I believe God is making all things new. He is turning all things to good. You may be facing a situation that doesn't seem good right now, but His presence gives peace. According to the world's standard, it may look like you've lost it all. Can I encourage you today? Just don't lose you; don't … Continue reading Resilient
Created Equal in His Image
"Then God said, 'Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.' So God created man in his own image, in … Continue reading Created Equal in His Image
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
My Race to Run 