Words are my jam. From choosing an annual #oneword to song lyrics and blogs, and all the books, dictionaries, and encyclopedias in between. (Fun fact: I hope one day to have a room in my home devoted as a library and study area.) Words are important to me - writing them, speaking them, reading, listening; … Continue reading Check-In + Prayer Guide
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Thrilled to Be Here
My kids are growing up too fast. I’ve been saying that for at least 15 years. One of them recently got her driver’s license, started a job, and attended a college preview day. She reminded me that next Christmas will be her last before she graduates high school. Selah. It’s wild how much you can … Continue reading Thrilled to Be Here
Come to Jesus
I don’t know about you, but I’m looking forward to this next season and chapter called 2024! But first, check out this timely guest blog from Laci! “The weary world rejoices.” This is a line from my all-time favorite Christmas song, O Holy Night. The beautiful vocals and fascinating lyrics of this song get me … Continue reading Come to Jesus
To Whom It May Concern
To any reading this who are victims, to those who have faced impossible circumstances and devastating trials: I just want to say how proud I am of you. You are so brave. You did whatever you could to survive. What happened to you is not okay. That friend should not have betrayed you. That family … Continue reading To Whom It May Concern
Dear Church
Dear Church, It’s time we do better. Pastors, leaders, elders, deacons, congregants, volunteers, givers. Collectively. It’s time. Let’s. Do. Better. The church is meant to be a place of restoration, reconciliation, and redemption. It’s supposed to be a safe place. Instead, we’ve experienced retaliation and rejection. Again. I grieve for the bitter tastes of organized … Continue reading Dear Church
Anchor
It’s been a long 6 months… and I have missed sharing in this space. Originally I took a break from blogging to focus on motherhood; the work-home balance had pushed me to my limits. Instead, parenting a child with special needs took some unexpectedly hard twists and turns. Add in some stress and overwhelm (and … Continue reading Anchor
Goodbye (for now)
Seasons change. It’s a truth that I can grasp at varying levels. Weather, yes. Life, not so much. I’m co-leading an amazing Life Group based on the book Rhythms of Renewal by Rebekah Lyons. It’s timely and eye-opening. And it’s bringing to light some things I need to adjust. I recently discovered that I’m in … Continue reading Goodbye (for now)