God is continuing to make it clear to me that I need to unpack my life’s worth of baggage. I’ll be honest… I’ve been feeling a little frustrated because I’m lacking two things that are crucial to the process: time and space. I wish I could go on a spiritual retreat to the beach with … Continue reading The Father Who Heals
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The Father Who Knows
I love when certain areas of my life overlap in meaningful ways. My teenage daughter and I are currently on a book launch team for Elizabeth Laing Thompson’s upcoming release, All the Feels for Teens! I’m also part of a Bible Study for Psalms 61-90 from The Daily Grace Co. called Seek. This past week … Continue reading The Father Who Knows
Trust Him in the Trouble
Today was the first day of school for my four kids at three different schools. In a new district, a new city, a new state. It was also my first day at my new job! Lots of firsts, lots of amazing things. But there were also moments of heartache and struggle. Trouble comes in all … Continue reading Trust Him in the Trouble
Hope For Help
I don’t know where you’re at today. Maybe you’re in a great place with God. (If so, feel free to bookmark this for a later date.) But I do know that Jesus promised us that we would have trouble in this life. So for the struggling soul, the one who is having a hard time … Continue reading Hope For Help
Stay the Course (Part 2)
Apparently I’ve already posted a “Stay the Course” blog, so here’s part 2! Our home has seen its share of emotional rollercoasters in the past few weeks. There are some big changes on the horizon, and we are slowly moving toward them. It’s happy and sad and scary and amazing all at once. But beyond … Continue reading Stay the Course (Part 2)
Decisions, Decisions
Check out this week’s teaching on YouTube, or keep reading for the written version! What do you do when you’re standing at a crossroads? What’s your reaction when you come to a fork in the road? We’ve been in a season of no, of unknown, of doors closing, of a chapter ending… a time of … Continue reading Decisions, Decisions
Everything is Temporary
Everything is temporary. This thought invaded my mind last week. I had paused long enough to think of how full our schedule had become. After a year of a mostly empty planner, overwhelm was trying to find a foothold. The truth that it’s all temporary settled me a bit. In a month, things will slow … Continue reading Everything is Temporary
My Race to Run 