Sometimes hard things in life are opportunities to dig deeper. Sometimes what's seen on the surface has a root below that needs addressed. We can either numb the pain and cover up the offense, or we can choose to deal with the dirt and ask the tough questions. Why did that comment throw me off? … Continue reading You Belong
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No Vacancy
I started this blog last September, and it's been sitting patiently in the drafts folder ever since. Winter is (hopefully) over in our corner of the country, which means this piece has suddenly become relevant again! So I'm dusting it off and adding a few insights 🙂 There's nothing like finding the evidence of a … Continue reading No Vacancy
Proverbs 31: A Paraphrase
When my oldest child was a baby, I had an assignment from my discipler to write Proverbs 31:10-31 in my own words. It was my first experience paraphrasing a portion of Scripture, and I loved it. I enjoyed researching the meanings behind the words and trying to capture them in a fresh light. I had … Continue reading Proverbs 31: A Paraphrase
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
At Home in Him
"There's no place like home." The famous line from The Wizard of Oz has been on my heart for the last week or two. My mom quoted it to me and my sisters when we spent the night together in Seattle for a race. She gave us with these adorable (and incredibly comfy) slippers as a … Continue reading At Home in Him
Our Heavenly Home
This week’s post is going to be short and sweet for two reasons. First of all, my window of opportunity to blog is shrinking with every word that I type (my beautiful baby is going to wake up from her nap at any moment)… The second reason – I am still reflecting on and processing … Continue reading Our Heavenly Home
My Race to Run 