Easter was last week, but there’s a verse I came across today in Luke 24 that has me ready to shout from the rooftops. It’s seems like a tale as old as time. I encourage you to read Luke 24:1-12 for context, but the verse I want to highlight is Luke 24:11 – “But they … Continue reading Believe Women
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Mixed Messages
There’s usually a reason for repetition. It’s often an invitation to lean in, to draw near, to pay attention. Throughout the story of Creation in Genesis 1, there’s a phrase that’s repeated seven times. (In the Bible, seven is the number of completion, perfection, fulfillment.) That phrase is: “And God saw that it was good.” … Continue reading Mixed Messages
On Guard + Alert
This past week, my Bible reading plan had me in the book of Mark. Specifically as I read Mark 13 & 14, there were two phrases that seemed to be on repeat. Repetition usually means this is important; pay attention. Be on guard Keep watch (be on alert) I encourage you to read both chapters, and … Continue reading On Guard + Alert
Wintering through Weariness
I’ve recently rekindled my love for reading. As a child, I enjoyed picture books and poems, even a few chapter books. Unfortunately, by high school, I had lost the joy in reading. It’s taken the better part of twenty years to teach myself to love reading. It doesn’t come naturally for me. I mostly favor … Continue reading Wintering through Weariness
Making Ways
What do you do when you’re facing the impossible? When your back is up against a wall? When you’re stuck… frozen… because surely this can’t be the end? Surely there must be more to the story? I’ve managed to trade some unhealthy coping skills for some more constructive ones, but at the end of the … Continue reading Making Ways
Wholeness
My favorite new year tradition is selecting a #OneWord, a guide and banner for the next twelve months. My past words include: Alabaster Freedom Anchor Worthy Trust Savor Bloom Held Breathe Last year, alabaster showed me beauty and purpose, depth and light, hope and devotion, sacrifice and love. For 2026, I’ve chosen “wholeness”. It’s not … Continue reading Wholeness
Look for the Manna
“I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” - John 16:33 I know I’ve written about it before (see this and this), but I love the truth and transparency of this verse. Jesus promises … Continue reading Look for the Manna
My Race to Run 