There are so many things happening in the world right now, and there are so many things happening individually in the lives of every single one of us. Everyone is going through something. Instead of wasting our breath comparing and fixing, what if we spent our time comforting and encouraging? That has always been at … Continue reading Hanging on by a Thread
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Check-In + Prayer Guide
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
Digging Up Wells
I’m still thankful for a new year and a fresh start (that I didn’t know I needed). I’ve been drawing near to God, reading my Bible daily and journaling every night. Jon and I are attempting a year-long Bible plan together (again). We’re currently in Genesis, Luke, and Psalms. It’s been a good mix, and … Continue reading Digging Up Wells
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
Church Hurt
“Familiarity breeds contempt.” The pain is recognizable. The parallels are shocking. The red flags became clearer much quicker this time. It’s hard not to filter this experience through the previous one. There must be more to learn here. “Familiarity breeds contempt.” But maybe there’s another way forward this time. Maybe the familiarity can instead spark … Continue reading Church Hurt
My Race to Run 