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.)
What Good Is God?
Are you tired of waiting? Have you wondered what the point of faith is anyway? What good is God if your prayers aren’t being answered the way that you want?
The Relentless Ache of Unfulfilled Longings
What do I do with my unfulfilled longings? Forget them? Deny them? What will that make them go away? Am I wasting my life waiting for what I'll never have?
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?
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.
Whose Kingdom is this Anyway?
I have always been far too preoccupied with my own glory. I don’t like saying that because it sounds terrible. And embarrassing. And deeply sinful..
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.
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?
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.
God Uses All Things
Everything that happens to me is an invitation from God to grow closer to him. But am I willing to trust God when things look broken?
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 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.
Sustained in the Fiery Furnace
I have often wondered what it would have been like to watch Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego as they were thrown into the fiery furnace.
Can I Find Peace in Pain?
How do people come to terms with loss? What do we do with our broken dreams? Can we ever find peace in pain?
Trusting God with the Unfinished
God is asking me to be content with the unfinished and the imperfect, to celebrate the small victories, and to trust that He is working in them all.
Learning the Unforced Rhythms of Grace
Jesus doesn’t just offer rest. He shows us how to do it. As we walk with Him and watch what He did, we will discover the secret of true rest.
The Agony of Waiting
If I knew God would eventually answer my prayer with “yes,” waiting would be easier. But when the wait seems endless and I’m not sure if there’s any point to it anyway, it feels excruciating…
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.
Good Friday: When All Hope Feels Lost
This year, Jesus' last days have gripped me like never before. Good Friday has become more precious as I have seen new facets of the cross to be thankful for and have fallen even more in love with Jesus.
Lament: Beauty out of Bitterness
Our authenticity draws others to God, allowing them to be honest too. God invites our lament as He knows our tendency either to suffocate, pretending we are fine, or to walk away, disillusioned.
Good Friday: Consolation from the Cross
Jesus’ last days have gripped me like never before and I’ve fallen more in love with Him.