Sometimes the rain falls, the discouragement is real, and the lies get loud. In these moments, if we'll choose to lean into God, we can hear His whispers of truth that breathe life into our brokenness and make us bold again. I was in that place Sunday morning, at church... overwhelmed, worried, anxious. God gently … Continue reading All Things
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What To Do With A Downcast Soul
When your soul is disturbed and in despair, I'm here to tell you: you don't have to stay there. It often seems easier, and sometimes we want to, but it's definitely not better to. Jesus came that we may have life, abundant life; let's not sit back while the enemy tries to steal, kill, and … Continue reading What To Do With A Downcast Soul
The Prodigal Daughter
I'm the prodigal daughter. You wait for me to come home. I might not have gone as far as last time. Been gone as long. Spent as much money. But all the moments I spend away from You add up, collecting dust. And still, You wait for me to come home. Back into Your presence. … Continue reading The Prodigal Daughter
Breakthrough
We got some not-so-great news on Sunday night. And a few more frustrating things happened on Monday. Little things, but they add up. So Monday night, the following unfolded. It’s a little raw, less polished than usual. More of a progression, if you will, from fear to faith, from doubt to hope, from shaken to standing firm. … Continue reading Breakthrough
Times of Refreshing
We are officially Pennsylvania residents!! It has been quite the journey to get to this place... lots of trusting, lots of waiting. The trek itself across the country was probably the hardest thing I've ever done. Traveling 15+ hours everyday for 5 days straight with three of my kids (one of whom gets carsick)... Our first … Continue reading Times of Refreshing
Slow Down
(From June 1st... because June has been a crazy month.) Things to remember: I have a big forehead. I shouldn't reach down to pick something up when I'm closing a door right in front of my face. (It will probably result in a huge bump on my big forehead.) I do not have bangs to … Continue reading Slow Down
Through Valleys and Over Mountains
This life is full of highs and lows. Hills and valleys. Mountains and canyons. Peaks and pits. It often feels like a rollercoaster; one minute you're soaring free, and in the blink of an eye you're being jerked around unexpected corners and dropping to certain death. Maybe I'm being a little dramatic. BUT there is a constant … Continue reading Through Valleys and Over Mountains
