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
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Even If
On the last Wednesday of each month, I have the amazing privilege of sharing a guest blog with you. This month, I’m excited to bring you this piece from an Instagram friend, Joanna Busby. A couple years ago I found @JustJoannaBusby and @ThreeArrowsLettering while searching for a #Last90Days tracker. Sometimes God brings people into your … Continue reading Even If
Refocus on the Father
For the past four weeks, we’ve been establishing rhythms and trying to find a balance between work and play and rest. I’ve been studying some Psalms and I’m inspired by David, by how he kept turning to God, kept trusting His timing and His ways. In the face of trouble and suffering, David continued to … Continue reading Refocus on the Father
Beauty All Around
I'm bringing you my first blog as a California resident. (Insert happy dance!) The past few weeks have been a blur of packing, cleaning, driving, hotel stays, unpacking, and organizing. There have been highs and lows, lasts and firsts, bittersweet good-byes and a refreshing new start. On our five-day journey from Washington to Pennsylvania four … Continue reading Beauty All Around
Connecting the Dots
"The Wright family has been knitted together by God to advance His kingdom through genuine worship, fervent prayer, and wholehearted devotion to His Word. We exist to serve the church whenever and however we can." It seems like a lifetime ago that I penned these words. If my memories are accurate, it’s been about 12 … Continue reading Connecting the Dots
When Will It Stop Hurting?
It’s time for a guest blog, and this one is written by one of my favorite people – my husband, Jon Wright!! Jon is an amazing man who exemplifies patience, humility, and wisdom. I especially love Jon’s heart for people, and how he longs to see people get to a place of health and wholeness. … Continue reading When Will It Stop Hurting?
Taking Time to Identify Tension
Sometimes it seems easier to sweep it under the rug. The heartache. The pain. The frustration. The overwhelm. The bad. The hard. The tears. The trial. The trouble. The struggle. The tension. It takes vulnerability to bring it into the light. To let God's truth shine on it. To allow others to see our mess. … Continue reading Taking Time to Identify Tension
My Race to Run 