For the past four weeks, we’ve been establishing rhythms and trying to find a balance between work and play and rest. I’ve been studying some Psalms and I’m inspired by David, by how he kept turning to God, kept trusting His timing and His ways. In the face of trouble and suffering, David continued to … Continue reading Refocus on the Father
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Trust Him in the Trouble
Today was the first day of school for my four kids at three different schools. In a new district, a new city, a new state. It was also my first day at my new job! Lots of firsts, lots of amazing things. But there were also moments of heartache and struggle. Trouble comes in all … Continue reading Trust Him in the Trouble
Hope For Help
I don’t know where you’re at today. Maybe you’re in a great place with God. (If so, feel free to bookmark this for a later date.) But I do know that Jesus promised us that we would have trouble in this life. So for the struggling soul, the one who is having a hard time … Continue reading Hope For Help
Stay the Course (Part 2)
Apparently I’ve already posted a “Stay the Course” blog, so here’s part 2! Our home has seen its share of emotional rollercoasters in the past few weeks. There are some big changes on the horizon, and we are slowly moving toward them. It’s happy and sad and scary and amazing all at once. But beyond … Continue reading Stay the Course (Part 2)
Decisions, Decisions
Check out this week’s teaching on YouTube, or keep reading for the written version! What do you do when you’re standing at a crossroads? What’s your reaction when you come to a fork in the road? We’ve been in a season of no, of unknown, of doors closing, of a chapter ending… a time of … Continue reading Decisions, Decisions
Until There Is More Than Enough
I want to introduce you to an amazing friend of mine, and the author of this month’s guest blog – Jennifer Lake. I've gotten to know Jenn over the past couple years, thanks in part to Dwell Orphan Care. Jenn is the founder and director of Dwell; she has an incredible heart to advocate for … Continue reading Until There Is More Than Enough
Bitterness and Belonging
Check out this teaching on YouTube, or keep reading! If I pause long enough to listen, I discover that my heart aches to belong. I also find that bitterness threatens to fill the space. Sometimes it seems like I’m on the outside looking in, observing all the seasons and places where we used to belong. … Continue reading Bitterness and Belonging
My Race to Run 