"Fight the good fight of faith." - 1 Timothy 6:12 Paul's words to Timothy have been running through my mind as I question and wonder and wait, trusting God's timing and sinking my roots deeper in Him. We are called to fight the good fight of faith. This action word for fight in the Greek … Continue reading Fighting the Good Fight
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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
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
Butterflies and Soaring Birds
What do you see when you take a moment to be still, breathe deep, and have a long look outside? Leaves are changing color and falling soft to the ground. The wind makes the blades of grass dance and the crisp leaves sweep across the yard. A swirling storm of helicopter seeds fall from the … Continue reading Butterflies and Soaring Birds
Times of Refreshing
We are officially Pennsylvania residents!! It has been quite the journey to get to this place... lots of trusting, lots of waiting. The trek itself across the country was probably the hardest thing I've ever done. Traveling 15+ hours everyday for 5 days straight with three of my kids (one of whom gets carsick)... Our first … Continue reading Times of Refreshing
When Your Shield of Faith Gets Heavy
Sometimes in our lives we have these pivotal moments, these situations where we break out of our box, where we step out in faith. Maybe God called us, or maybe we're not sure, but either way we're taking a step, maybe even a leap, of faith. There are other times in our lives where we … Continue reading When Your Shield of Faith Gets Heavy
Dwelling in the “I Don’t Know”
I'm discovering firsthand what it means to dwell in the "I don't know." I'm learning to lean in to the Father and get comfortable with not having all the answers. God is teaching me how to trust Him, showing me how to make Him my only refuge. To rest in Him, to wait in the … Continue reading Dwelling in the “I Don’t Know”
My Race to Run 