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
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What To Do With A Downcast Soul
When your soul is disturbed and in despair, I'm here to tell you: you don't have to stay there. It often seems easier, and sometimes we want to, but it's definitely not better to. Jesus came that we may have life, abundant life; let's not sit back while the enemy tries to steal, kill, and … Continue reading What To Do With A Downcast Soul
Illuminated
There’s a song that I can’t stop listening to. And oh, the irony… it’s called “Over And Over Again” by I Am They. I strongly encourage you to listen to it while you read on! The lyrics of this song keep hitting some pretty tender spots of my heart. They also bring to my mind … Continue reading Illuminated
From Famished to Filled
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” – Matthew 5:6 (NIV) God is teaching me about seasons... that seasons come, seasons go, seasons change. Seasons vary in length, in difficulty, in appearance. Webster’s defines season as “a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature.” The season I’m … Continue reading From Famished to Filled
God is Faithful
I recently started reading One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp, and it is radically changing the way I see my everyday life. I'm learning to take note of God and His faithfulness all around me... learning to give thanks in everything... learning to find joy right where I am. "The Lord is faithful to all His promises and … Continue reading God is Faithful
Created For Relationship
Summer is right around the corner! Summer can be the perfect season to rest, relax, and refresh… Ministries often take a break during the summer months, leaving us with extra time on our hands. And while I’m all for resting, relaxing, and being refreshed, God impressed on my heart Thursday morning that we aren’t to … Continue reading Created For Relationship
To the Christian Who Feels Abandoned
Have you ever felt abandoned by someone? That feeling creeps in, that feeling of being overlooked, left out, forsaken… Chances are that person didn’t mean to make you feel that way, but you feel it anyway. There have been quite a few seasons of my life where I have felt abandoned. Alone. Left behind. I’m … Continue reading To the Christian Who Feels Abandoned
My Race to Run 