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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Capturing Hope
This month's guest blog is written by Sherilyn Sweeney. Sherilyn & her husband Darren are dear friends of ours, and they have been making an incredible impact through HOPE61. It's an honor to support them, and to bring this message of awareness and prevention to our attention. "Capturing Hope" by Sherilyn Sweeney Some of my … Continue reading Capturing Hope
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
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
Unforced Rhythms of Grace
Happy Thanksgiving!! Even in the midst of 2020, there is much to be thankful for. This week, I have the honor of bringing you a guest blog from a dear friend and mentor, Eryn Moors. Eryn is authentic, centered on God, and rooted in love. It's a joy to know her, and I'm grateful for … Continue reading Unforced Rhythms of Grace
True Power
This week's blog is brought to you by Kimberly Hall! I've gotten to know her over the past couple years as we are both a part of the Liberty Church family. Kim has an incredible story and an enormous heart for others. I hope you are encouraged today by her words and her perspective! "True … Continue reading True Power
My Race to Run 