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.)

When God Feels Distant
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When God Feels Distant

What do you do when the Lord feels distant? Do you ignore him, hope the situation changes, or do you actively start seeking God?

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Do the Next Thing
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Do the Next Thing

Those four words that have guided me through the darkest days. They have given me clarity and strength when I needed it & direction when I felt overwhelmed.

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The Power of The Word
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The Power of The Word

Some days I wake up crying. When I do, I often don’t know why. Perhaps it is the weight of unspoken problems coupled with a vague dread of what comes next.

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The Word for 2017
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The Word for 2017

I knew available was my word for 2017 because I immediately chafed when I wrote it down. But what's so wrong with wanting to stick to my schedule?

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The Sacrifice of the Incarnation
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The Sacrifice of the Incarnation

This Christmas, the magnitude of the incarnation has been washing over me. God who needs nothing and gives life to everything came to earth as a baby.

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The Scars that Shaped Me
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The Scars that Shaped Me

I never thought of myself as a writer. I was an artist. I created beauty with my hands. But when that was taken away, I discovered that God had replaced my graphic art with something far better.

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Can Anyone Really Prepare for Suffering?
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Can Anyone Really Prepare for Suffering?

Is it possible to prepare for the unthinkable? Can we do anything now so we won't be crushed when suffering comes into our lives? While we can’t anticipate all the trials we might face, there are ways we can ensure disaster won’t destroy us.

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