It's time for another #GuestBlog! This month's piece is written by Heather Spraut. We met in September 2019 at a book launch party for Sarah Mae and The Complicated Heart. Heather and I exchanged blogs and have kept in touch since. Check out her blog at https://heatherspraut.wordpress.com/ and read her inspiring words below! ❤ "In … Continue reading In Christ Alone
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The Father Who Frees
I've been learning another characteristic of the Father's heart: He is the God who frees. When the veil is torn, you start to see things a little more clearly. You realize that there really is more than meets the eye, that for far too long the emphasis has been on the external when God Himself … Continue reading The Father Who Frees
Before Standing Firm
I had a blog planned for today about standing firm, but I believe this has to come first. This conversation has to be had here. This is our race to run. This requires endurance. This demands us to pause long enough to realize white privilege is real, and black lives do matter. On #BlackoutTuesday my … Continue reading Before Standing Firm
Daily Bread {gluten-free, of course}
In my daily Bible reading, Psalm 19:7-11 recently caught my attention: "The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the … Continue reading Daily Bread {gluten-free, of course}
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
Alignment
It's time for a guest blog! It really is a joy and privilege to showcase another writer's heart and perspective every few weeks. This month we have a returning guest - Pastor Dawn Williams! She is one of the founding pastors at Liberty Church, and she's an incredible wife and mom to her four sons. … Continue reading Alignment
Restoring Joy
Confession: I had a rough morning, emotionally-speaking. I sat in my favorite chair, sipping my coffee, feeling the weight of the world (or at least the weight of all my feelings). With my kids at school and my husband at work, the house was quiet but my mind was not. My flesh was at war … Continue reading Restoring Joy