Dance in the Rain
Welcome to My Journal
My life has often felt like a raging storm. A hurricane without an end. And yet God has given me joy in the midst of it. And through the raging storms and the intermittent drizzle, I’m learning to dance in the rain. (Figuratively, of course.)
The Staggering Dependence of the Incarnation
This Christmas, if you feel weak or dependent or that somehow your life isn’t where you want it to be, press into God with those longings
Advent: The Hard Season of Waiting
Advent is the season of waiting. Trust that your waiting has purpose, and that God is working for your good through it.
When We Want Grace for Speaking Desperate Words
We all want to be known and understood, so listening to our grieving friends might be the greatest gift we can offer them.
Do You Hate Asking for Help?
Is this holiday season overwhelming for you? Consider telling some trusted friends how they can support you.
Christmas 2020 Amidst Broken Dreams: God Is Using This
Christmas 2020 is like none other as we have all experienced loss. But the truth remains: God is using this.
What Makes Christmas Special for You?
As I make the last little lamb look at Jesus in my nativity, I am overwhelmed. Do I look at Jesus that way? Is Christ the center of Christmas for me?
A Way in a Manger
The manger highlights the way God uses our deepest pain, our humiliation, the things we wish were different, to bring Him the greatest glory. God’s kingdom is upside down.
Mary Did You Know?
At the cross, Mary may have wondered, “What happened to the promises of God? How could they end this way?” And yet the pain she endured was for a plan greater than her wildest dreams.