We had a great morning with our church family. I’m so thankful for The River – it’s been an oasis and safe place for our family over the last year. During worship, we surrendered the things we’ve been holding on to a little too tightly. We made space for God, clearing out the clutter, asking … Continue reading You Know Better
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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
He Understands
Have you felt misunderstood lately? Webster's defines misunderstood as "wrongly or imperfectly understood; not sympathetically appreciated." It's incredibly easy to feel misunderstood in this day and age. Especially during this season of sheltering in place, of life as we know it coming to a screeching halt. I believe as humans we long to be understood. … Continue reading He Understands
Be Still and Know
This special guest blog is brought to you by my beloved sister, Brianne Safir! I've had the honor and privilege of knowing Brianne her whole life, and she is a rare gem. She's kind, honest, and strong. She doesn't sit on the sidelines; she fights for the weary and broken, and she makes sure you … Continue reading Be Still and Know
Jesus Loves You
“Jesus loves you.” What do you think when you hear these words? What do they mean to you? “God loves you.” Is it an overused saying, a trite cliché? Or a phrase that is life-changing, that comforts and refreshes? They are three words that have so much truth and power in them… but three words … Continue reading Jesus Loves You
My Race to Run 