I got to catch up with a dear friend last week. She provided a safe space for me to pour out my heart, and then she boldly spoke truth and courage, wisdom and grace. I laughed, I cried, and I was inspired to keep going. A couple themes emerged from that conversation, and I’ve continued … Continue reading Regarding Sacrifice
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Mercy Over Judgment
I was shown mercy today. There was a situation beyond my control, and I was nervous that I was going to get in trouble for it. I was quick to apologize, and prepared to explain myself. Instead, I was met with mercy. It was a bit unexpected; I didn’t have to fix it, we all … Continue reading Mercy Over Judgment
Taking Time to Unpack Trauma
Just because my trauma looks different than yours, doesn’t mean it’s not real. I might be opening a can of worms… but I think it might be necessary. I’ve been toting around some heavy emotional baggage for decades. Various forms of abuse, even if small and spread out, were compounded throughout my childhood and beyond, … Continue reading Taking Time to Unpack Trauma
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
Meeting Doubt with Mercy
"When in doubt... rest." I tucked these words into a note on my phone over a month ago, occasionally revisiting them. It was a Sunday and I'm sure we were scrambling. These words were like a fresh drink of water. Because my default is busy, quick to react, move, action, do. I often need permission … Continue reading Meeting Doubt with Mercy
Comfort for the Burden-Bearers
In the last four months, we've had four birthdays in our household. We've had to be creative in our celebrating, but we've had some training in this area through all of our moves and involvement with ministry. Gathering family and friends to celebrate our babies has become a cherished memory, and we've developed new traditions … Continue reading Comfort for the Burden-Bearers
Choices
We have a choice. It certainly doesn't feel like it at times, as so many decisions are being made for us during this pandemic. But we do have a choice. We can choose our response, our attitude, our perspective. Will we bow down to fear and doubt, or will we stand firm in our Heavenly … Continue reading Choices
My Race to Run 