I grew up in the country, far away from “city life.” Inconvenient at times, yes. But it was a slower pace with less noise; fewer cars with more… Continue
Wounds
I feel like there are buzz words roaming around churches these days…words like “authentic community”….”transparency”…”vulnerability”… I have 2 thoughts about this: It’s about time. And: I hope it sticks…. Continue
Grave clothes
New Year’s feels so long ago. I was thinking the other day how we are still in January, the first month of a brand new year. Maybe it’s… Continue
Sovereign
It’s early, hours before my alarm is set to ring. I wake, my heart already in conversation with the still, small before my eyes even open. Lately, here… Continue
Poetry, Prayers and Four-Letter Words
My counselor recently said to me, “God is full of surprises.” She’s right. One of His biggest “surprises” to date has been this gift of writing. I’ve always… Continue
Liking the likes
John 18:36 ESV Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world.” The Lord asked me a question not too long ago….”Whose kingdom are you building?” This question… Continue
Fear Thou Not
“Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you,… Continue
Take Heart
2 Peter 3:17 ESV “You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, take care that you are not carried away with the error of lawless people and lose your own… Continue
Sons and Daughters
Balance-“a counteracting weight or force.” Counteract-“Act against something in order to reduce its force or neutralize it.” I think about all of the “messages” we receive throughout our… Continue
Vulnerability
I pull up a social media feed and see nothing but seemingly perfect lives. All smiles and happiness plastered on the screen of my smartphone. In the age… Continue