I'm so excited to bring you this month's guest blog from one of my forever friends, Sonja Cannell. I met Sonja shortly after giving my life to Jesus 16+ years ago in Marysville, Washington. We were bridesmaids in each other's weddings, and though we've lived apart from each other for years, we've been able to … Continue reading Trusting God Through the Waiting
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Learning to Pause
I've been on a modified break from social media, doing my best to spend time with my kids instead of scrolling through highlight reels. I've been showing up a couple times during the week to share encouragement and truth, but have chosen to remain mostly out of the loop. I happened to see a post … Continue reading Learning to Pause
Wrestling with Restoration
I've been camped out in the book of Isaiah, thanks in part to my daily chronological Bible. I keep thinking about our current cultural and political climate. I keep thinking that we need rescue. Without trouble, we wouldn't be in need of rescue. I look back on the Israelites' journey. If they didn't have enemies … Continue reading Wrestling with Restoration
Never Alone
Have you ever paused long enough to hear the song God is singing over you? A few days ago, as I started making lunch for my kids, I looked up and saw this verse. I had taped it to my fridge last month. "I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you." … Continue reading Never Alone
Savoring the Gospel in the Midst of Injustice
A year and a half ago I began sharing guest blogs here on My Race to Run; I realized God had surrounded me with people who have a unique heart and perspective, and I couldn't think of a better place to spotlight them. Stacie wrote the very first one - A Safe Place For Blueberry … Continue reading Savoring the Gospel in the Midst of Injustice
Comfort for the Burden-Bearers
In the last four months, we've had four birthdays in our household. We've had to be creative in our celebrating, but we've had some training in this area through all of our moves and involvement with ministry. Gathering family and friends to celebrate our babies has become a cherished memory, and we've developed new traditions … Continue reading Comfort for the Burden-Bearers
Stand Firm
Check out a video of this week's blog on YouTube! Rosa Parks once said, "Stand for something or you will fall for anything. Today's mighty oak is yesterday's nut that held its ground." It's time to stand for something so we don’t fall for just anything. It’s time to stand up. To stand firm. To … Continue reading Stand Firm
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