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
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His Story
It's an honor to bring you this guest blog from Pastor Dawn Williams! God crossed our paths almost two years ago through Liberty Church and I have learned so much from her in that time. Pastor Dawn has a such heart for people; she crafts her words to cheer others on, pointing them to God … Continue reading His Story
No Vacancy
I started this blog last September, and it's been sitting patiently in the drafts folder ever since. Winter is (hopefully) over in our corner of the country, which means this piece has suddenly become relevant again! So I'm dusting it off and adding a few insights 🙂 There's nothing like finding the evidence of a … Continue reading No Vacancy
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
The Father-Daughter Dance
I love that God is outside of time, that He's not limited in that way like we are. You may recall "The Wall" post and the heart work (aka hard work) that God started in me a month ago. While I was on that trip, my best friend recommended a book to me. She said … Continue reading The Father-Daughter Dance
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
The Fight
"Some days I feel like a broken record. (Emphasis on the broken.) The same miscommunication, the go-to blame game, the usual disagreement. The well-known definition of insanity comes to mind: doing the same thing over and over but expecting a different result. Like playing the same record over and over and hating it and wanting … Continue reading The Fight