I've been camped out in the book of Isaiah, thanks in part to my daily chronological Bible. I keep thinking about our current cultural and political climate. I keep thinking that we need rescue. Without trouble, we wouldn't be in need of rescue. I look back on the Israelites' journey. If they didn't have enemies … Continue reading Wrestling with Restoration
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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
All Things
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
My Race to Run 