Today is the National Day of Prayer. Confession: I totally forgot about it. It's always the first Thursday in May, and I almost always forget (until the morning of). As I reflect on what this day is about, it's easy to look around and be discouraged by the state of our country. We need more … Continue reading A Symphony of Hallelujahs and Heart Prayers
Scripture
You Belong
Sometimes hard things in life are opportunities to dig deeper. Sometimes what's seen on the surface has a root below that needs addressed. We can either numb the pain and cover up the offense, or we can choose to deal with the dirt and ask the tough questions. Why did that comment throw me off? … Continue reading You Belong
Equanimity
Equa-what? That's what I thought when I first saw this word. But when I read the definition, I felt like I had just discovered a hidden treasure, a piece to my puzzle that I had always longed for. Spoiler alert: Marriage can be quite the rollercoaster, especially if you have kids. As I grow in … Continue reading Equanimity
My Essential Self
This blog has been in my drafts folder for at least six months. Today seemed like a good day to finish it. I am so grateful to Shauna Niequist for teaching me this phrase: "my essential self." I first read it in her book, Present Over Perfect, toward the end of 2017. I see it … Continue reading My Essential Self
Good Eyes
My prayer lately has been: “God, help me see myself as You see me.” I struggle between the two extremes - pride, and low self-esteem. But I’m slowly discovering there’s a better way. He wants me to have good eyes, to see myself as He sees me, through a lens of grace. Romans 12:3 says, … Continue reading Good Eyes
Soaring Without Worry
My ten year old daughter showed me this piece of writing and I decided to share it as a first-ever guest blog! I love her heart... this flowed from her soul through her pen onto a piece of notebook paper. And now, we get to share it with all of you! See how the birds … Continue reading Soaring Without Worry
Faith in the Fire
I've been reflecting on Seasons. Summer held on longer than I expected, and it seems Fall flew by in a month. For the locals, this might be "nothing yet"... but for this Washington-native... it is straight-up freezing outside. I will continue to bundle up my kids like Randy in A Christmas Story even if it's … Continue reading Faith in the Fire
My Race to Run 