We love to hear success stories and read self-help books written by people who have “made it through” something difficult, but it’s hard to write about something when you feel like you’re still in the middle of it. However, I … Read More
The Word Became Flesh: Thoughts on the Incarnation
The Incarnation is a miracle that demands our awe but we often fail to grasp the wonder of the embodiment of deity in the person of Jesus Christ. Christmas comes and goes and we are left dissatisfied and exhausted, or … Read More
Delivered In Distress
About five years ago, I attended a women’s Bible study at a dear friend’s home. It was such a good gift from God, offered in just the right season. At the time, I was homeschooling three young children and I was … Read More
I was exhausted. Then I learned about the Sabbath.
God gives us the Sabbath as command and a gift. Picture giving your kids a super awesome present Christmas morning. You know they are going to love it. And then, to your complete surprise, they just leave the present unopened … Read More
He Equips Us For Hard Things
For so many across the world, hard decisions in uncertain times have become the normal. Jobs have been lost, a messy American election is pending, and many have fallen ill or lost loved ones. It is easy to look at 2020 and only see the … Read More
I Have All That I Need
For the last three years, I’ve had the privilege of seeing a therapist with an immense amount of professional and Biblical wisdom. She’s spoken into my life with humility and grace, often visiting and revisiting Psalm 23. I’ve spent a lot … Read More
Love (Always)
Although I am currently taking a social media break, I popped onto Instagram about a month ago, for food inspiration or boredom or some other forgotten reason, and it just so happened that it was World Day Against Trafficking In … Read More
If Momma Ain’t Happy, Ain’t Nobody Happy
Lately, I have been heavily mediating on the power of one’s tongue. It amazes me how something so small has such great power. But, before I get to the “meat” of this post, allow me to share this disclaimer: I … Read More
Pick Up Your Bible, Put Down Your Phone
The last few months have been hard. I’ve felt the weight and the tension of everything going on in our nation and have foundmyself feeling sad and anxious because of it. I’m not sure if you’re like me, but when there is a lot of pain … Read More
Fix Your Eyes
Do you remember the character from the Charlie Brown series that was called “Pig Pen”? He seemed to have somewhat of a smile on his face and smudges of dirt all over his clothes and face. He also had a … Read More