When your soul is disturbed and in despair, I'm here to tell you: you don't have to stay there. It often seems easier, and sometimes we want to, but it's definitely not better to. Jesus came that we may have life, abundant life; let's not sit back while the enemy tries to steal, kill, and … Continue reading What To Do With A Downcast Soul
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Butterflies and Soaring Birds
What do you see when you take a moment to be still, breathe deep, and have a long look outside? Leaves are changing color and falling soft to the ground. The wind makes the blades of grass dance and the crisp leaves sweep across the yard. A swirling storm of helicopter seeds fall from the … Continue reading Butterflies and Soaring Birds
The Prodigal Daughter
I'm the prodigal daughter. You wait for me to come home. I might not have gone as far as last time. Been gone as long. Spent as much money. But all the moments I spend away from You add up, collecting dust. And still, You wait for me to come home. Back into Your presence. … Continue reading The Prodigal Daughter
Breakthrough
We got some not-so-great news on Sunday night. And a few more frustrating things happened on Monday. Little things, but they add up. So Monday night, the following unfolded. It’s a little raw, less polished than usual. More of a progression, if you will, from fear to faith, from doubt to hope, from shaken to standing firm. … Continue reading Breakthrough
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
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
My Race to Run 