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.)
Giving Thanks in the Struggle
The struggles I begged God to remove have changed me - they’ve brought me closer to Him
Giving Thanks in the Hard
When I look through the lens of faith, I see God’s faithfulness and provision even in the barren wilderness.
Do you feel safe enough with God to be honest?
At the core of lament is trust. The Lord wants to walk with us through our grief, so go to him with your unedited emotions.
Unwanted Gifts: Can we be Thankful for them?
This Thanksgiving, as everyone at the table says what they are thankful for, what will you say? What has most deepened your faith & drawn you to God?
Is Gratitude Important at Thanksgiving?
Why should we care about gratitude? Does it even make a difference if we are grateful or not? What should we do if we find nothing to be grateful for?
What are you Thankful For?
As I consider what I am thankful for, adversity is not on the list. But looking at the life of Solomon, adversity may have been the one blessing he needed.
The Power of Giving Thanks
It’s easy to give thanks when things are going well. But to thank God for his provision when life feels like it's crumbling can be life-changing.
The Lens of Thanksgiving
The first thanksgiving was an act of faith. The Pilgrims’ thanks was not based on pleasant circumstances but rather believing that God should be thanked in prosperity and adversity.
Thanksgiving with a Twist
This Thanksgiving story reminds me that the things I’m most grateful for are often borne from the thorns in my life, that have made me more dependent on Jesus.